AB's Cheeseballs

AB said...
Cheese Ball6 ounces (3/4 cup) cream cheese, softened4 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded (1 cup)3 tablespoons dry sherry3/4 teaspoon teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon dry mustard1/4 teaspoon salt5 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped10 fresh chives, minced1/2 cup mango chutneyScallion curls, for garnish (see Note)Place the cream cheese, Cheddar, sherry, curry, mustard and salt in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Blend until well combined and smooth. Remove the cheese mixture from the bowl and wrap it in waxpaper or plastic wrap, shaping it into a ball or another desired shape. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Mix the scallions and chives on a sheet of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Roll the chilled cheese in the scallions and chives, gently pressing them into the surface. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.At serving time, spread the chutney on a serving platter. Place the cheese ball on top of the chutney. Garnish withscallion curls. Serve with crackers. Note: To make scallion curls, trim the root end off each scallion and remove and discard all but 1-1/2 inches of the green part. Using a sharp knife, "feather" the green part, thinly slicing it lengthwise. Drop the scallions into a bowl of ice water and soak for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the green ends are curled.