Roquefort Ring

Prep time : ...5 minutess ... Chilling time : ...4 hours ... Makes 6 servings

1/2 ................cup dry white wine or reduced-sodium vegetable broth

1 ...................envelope (1/4 ounce) unfavored gelatin

1/2 ................cup half and half milk

1 ...................package (8 ounces) cream cheese , softened and cut up

8 ...................ounces Roquefort cheese or other blue cheese , coarsely crumbled

2 ...................tablespoons grated yellow onion

1 ...................garlic clove , minced

1/8 to 1/4 ......teaspoon cayenne

1) Pour wine into a blender ; spinkle in gelatin and let stand 3 to 4 minutes .

2) In a small saucepan over low heat , bring half -and-half to a simmer . Pour over softened gelatin and blend on low speed until gelitan dissolves completely ..about 2 minutes . Gradually add onion , garlic and cayenne and blend until smooth and creamy . Taste and adjust seasonings , if desired .

3) Pour into a lightly oiled 4-cup ring mold and chill several hours or until firm .

4) Unmold on a bed of lettuce . Serve with ceaskers and apple or pear slices .

Works well in a buffet or a small dinner party ....can be made the day before .