Cheese Ring With Basil-Blackberry Preserves

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Bake pecans in a single layer in a shallow pan 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring halfway through. Cool 15 minutes.

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   Stir together mayonnaise and next 2 ingredients. Stir in pecans and cheese.

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   Spoon mixture into a plastic wrap-lined 4-cup ring mold with a 2 1/2-inch center. Cover and chill 2 hours.

4. 4

   Unmold cheese ring onto a serving platter. Discard plastic wrap. Stir together blackberry preserves and basil. Fill center of ring with blackberry preserves mixture. Serve with crackers. Garnish, if desired.

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   *Sharp white Cheddar cheese may be substituted.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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