Gouda Burst

Directions

1. 1
   Unwrap cheese; let stand at room temperature until softened. To form petals, make four 2 1/2-inch intersecting cuts in top of cheese ball.
2. 2
   Be sure to cut completely through plastic casing. Carefully pull back each section of casing, curling point around finger.
3. 3
   Scoop out cheese, leaving a 1/4-inch wall.
4. 4
   Refrigerate shell.
5. 5
   Mash cheese with fork.
6. 6
   Blend in milk, wine, mustard and red pepper sauce.
7. 7
   Fill shell with cheese mixture.
8. 8
   Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours.
9. 9
   One hour before serving, remove cheese in shell from refrigerator to soften.
10. 10
    Makes about 1 cup of dip.