Ingredients

2

packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

1

cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/2

cup Swiss almond cold-pack cheese food (from 8-oz container)

1/4

teaspoon white pepper

1/4

teaspoon garlic powder

1/8

teaspoon salt

1/3

cup whole berry cranberry sauce

Sliced almonds, if desired

Assorted crackers

Preparation

In medium bowl, beat all ingredients except cranberry sauce, almonds and crackers with electric mixer on medium-low speed until smooth.

Line 2-cup mold with plastic wrap. Spoon cheese mixture into mold. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours but no longer than 2 days.

When ready to serve, turn mold upside down onto serving plate and remove plastic wrap. Spoon cranberry sauce over mold; sprinkle with almonds. Serve with crackers.