Yield: 1-1/2 cups
1 7 ounce round Gouda Cheese with red wax coating.
1 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Apricot preserves
1 teaspoon Finely chopped onion
1/4 c Finely chopped pecans
1/4 c Finely chopped green bell pepper
Using sharp knife, remove thin slice of wax coating from top of Gouda cheese. Carefully spoon out cheese, leaving wax coating intact to form a shell. If desired, cut decorative edge around opening with small knife.
In food processor bowl with metal blade, combine Gouda cheese, cream cheese, apricot preserves and onion; process until smooth. Stir in pecans and green pepper. Spoon half of mixture into wax shell, mounding in center. Cover remaining cheese mixture; refrigerate. Refill shell as needed. Serve cheese mixture with crackers.