Blue Cheese Pears - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 c. crumbled Blue cheese
1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 cinnamon stick
mint leaves
paprika
assorted crackers and fruit

Preparation

Let cheeses come to a room temperature.
Combine softened cheeses, walnuts and garlic in a large mixer bowl.
Beat with an electric mixer until mixture is smooth.
If necessary add a few teaspoons milk to mix.
Form cheese mixture into a pear shape. Place cinnamon stick in top as a stem.
Add mint leaves at the stem.
Pat paprika on sides of the pear to create a shadow.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator.
Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
Serve with desired crackers and fruit. Serves eight.