Curry Cheese Spread for a Crowd

2 packages, 8 ounces each, cream cheese
1/2 cup white wine or white grape juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder (more to taste)
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup golden raisins
8-ounce package shredded Cheddar cheese
Chopped parsley or finely chopped pecans for garnish

Let the cream cheese come to "room" temperature in a
large bowl and stir in the remaining ingredients in
the order given.

Line a bowl(s) with clear plastic wrap and press in the cheese
mixture with the back of a spoon, packing it tightly. Chill
well, then turn out onto a platter and remove the plastic wrap.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley or nuts and surround with crackers
and veggies.