FOUR-CHEESE PATE

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This impressive and festive-looking cheese spread is simple to put together and never fails to get raves at parties. Before I retired. I looked for recipes like this that can be prepared way ahead. - Jeanne Messina, Darien, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 16-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, divided
2 tablespoons whole milk
2 tablespoons sour cream
3/4 cup chopped pecans
4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed, softened
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup pecan halves
Red and green apple slices or cracker

Steps:

In a bowl, beat one package if cream cheese with milk and sour cream until smooth. Spread into a 9-in. pie plate lined with plastic wrap. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. , In a bowl, beat Brie, Swiss, blue cheese and remaining cream cheese until thoroughly combined. Gently spread over chopped pecans, smoothing the top to form a flat surface. Cover and chill overnight or up to 3-4 days., Before serving, invert onto a plate and remove plastic wrap. Arrange pecan halves on top. Serve with apples or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.