Cranberry-Walnut Cheese Ball - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
2 tablespoons sherry wine or 2 tablespoons brandy
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup finely shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Preparation

Soak the cranberries in the sherry for 10 minutes.
In a food processor, process the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Worcestershire together until smooth.
Stir in the cranberries and sherry.
Place the cheese on a piece of plastic wrap and form into a 1-inch log or a ball.
Combine the walnuts and parsley in a small bowl, pat over the cheese log or ball and roll until it is completely covered.
Do-ahead--at this point, refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 1 week to let the flavors develop, or freeze for up to 6 weeks.
Defrost in the refrigerator overnight and bring to room temperature before serving.