BRANDY CHEESE BALL

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 (4 oz.) pkg. blue cheese, crumbled and softened
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp. brandy or cognac
1/3 cup sesame seed, toasted
Assorted crackers

Beat cream cheese, blue cheese, garlic, parsley and cognac in small bowl on low speed until smooth. Cover and refrigerate about 4 hours or until firm enough to shape, (do not freeze).

Shape cheese mixture into a ball; roll in sesame seed. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 1 week.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups spread
Source: Holidays: Over 100 Recipes and Ideas by Betty Crocker; 1994