Best Pecan Cheddar Cheese Ring With Strawberry Preserves Recipes

PECAN CHEDDAR CHEESE RING WITH STRAWBERRY PRESERVES

Steps:

• Toast pecans in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant and slightly browned. Remove pecans from skillet to cool. Set aside a few tablespoons to garnish the cheese ring before serving if desired.
• Shred cheese then add to a large mixing bowl. Add grated onion, mayo, cayenne pepper and toasted pecans then mix until thoroughly incorporated.
• Spoon cheese mixture onto a serving plate then shape into a ring. This isn't as hard as it sounds - I easily shape mine using a rubber spatula. Cover with plastic wrap then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Remove cheese ring from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. When ready to serve, sprinkle reserved pecans on top of ring then spoon strawberry preserves into the center of the ring. Serve with crackers.

CHEDDAR PECAN CHEESE RING WITH STRAWBERRY PRESERVES

Steps:

• Lightly toast the pecans in the oven at 350 degrees or in a dry skillet over medium heat. Let cool. Set aside 2 tablespoons of pecans for garnish.
• Grate the cheese with a box grater or food processor. Finely grate the onion.
• Put all ingredients (except strawberry preserves) in a medium mixing bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined.
• Turn the mixture out onto a board or serving plate. Using your hands, shape into a ring. Place preserves in the center of the ring. Sprinkle with the reserved pecans.
• Serve with assorted crackers.May be made ahead and refrigerated. Keeps well for a few days in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.

ROSALYNN CARTER'S CHEESE RING

Steps:

• Combine cheese with mayo, chopped nuts and onions.
• Mix in black pepper and cayenne, and blend thoroughly.
• Press into a 3-cup ring mold.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• To serve, dip mold into a pan of hot water for 15-20 seconds before turning out onto a serving platter. Fill center with strawberry preserves. Serve with crackers of your choice.

PECAN-CHEESE RING WITH STRAWBERRY PRESERVES

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients.
• Sprinkle about 1/4 cup pecans in an oiled 7 cup ring mold.
• Press cheese mixture into mold.
• Chill until firm.
• Unmold on platter and pat remaining pecans onto ring.
• Garnish with parsley.
• Put strawberry preserves in middle.
• Serve with crackers.

CHEESE RING WITH STRAWBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients except the jam.
• Form into a ring on the serving platter.
• Spoon the strawberry jam in the center of the ring.
• Serve with assorted crackers.