Ingredients

1

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

1

container (8 oz) sharp Cheddar cold-pack cheese food

1

container (8 oz) chives-and-onion cream cheese spread

1/4

cup sliced almonds, toasted if desired

1/4

cup finely chopped fresh parsley

80

assorted crackers

Fresh currants, if desired

Preparation

On sheet of waxed paper, spread Swiss almond cheese into 5-inch round, about 1/2 inch thick. With small metal spatula, smooth side and top.

Evenly spread Cheddar cheese over Swiss cheese; smooth side and top.

Evenly spread cream cheese spread over top; smooth side and top to even layers. Sprinkle almonds over top; press in lightly. Press parsley into side of cheese wheel. Serve immediately, or wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate until serving time.

To serve, place cheese wheel on serving plate; arrange crackers around cheese. Garnish with currants.