here's a winner from
2006
 The Perfect Cheese Ball
      
1 tub (8 oz) cream cheese spread

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup dried cranberries

2 Tbsp. port wine

½ cup chopped pecans

¼ cup maple-flavored or pancake syrup

Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, cranberries and wine until well blended. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Shape into ball; coat with pecans. Place on serving plate; drizzle with syrup. Serve with crackers or veggies.