Berry Blue Cheese Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup dried blueberries or 1/2 cup frozen berries, thawed
1 cup boiling water, if you used the dried berries
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
6 ounces blue cheese, coarsely crumbled
2 green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
assorted cracker

Preparation

If using dried berries, place in a bowl and pour boiling water over them.
Let them sit for once minute, drain and set aside.
If using frozen berries, thaw out and drain off moisture.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and blue cheese until nearly smooth.
Stir in berries, garlic and green onions, until just combined.
Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
To serve, sprinkle with pecans and serve with crackers.