2 pk Cream cheese (8oz each)

      2 ts Curry powder

      2 tb Sherry (optional)

      8 oz Cheddar cheese; shredded

      4    Scallions; thinly sliced

      9 oz Jar of chutney

  Place unwrapped packages of cream cheese in a 2-quart
  glass measure. Microwave on medium (50 percent) 2 1/2
  minutes. Blend in curry powder and sherry. Fold in Cheddar
  and 3/4 of onion; mix well.
  Spoon mixture onto serving platter in an 8-inch circle. Use a spatula
  to form a tart shape, building up sides while indenting the top
  surface area to form a "well."
  Place chutney in blender and puree to uniform mixture. Pour in "well"
  area of cheese tart. Chill until firm. To serve, garnish top with
  remaining onion.
  Accompany with orackers.
  Nutritional analysis per serving with crackers: 121 calories, 9 grams
  fat, 4 grams carbohydrates. 31 milligrams cholesterol. 196 milligrams
  sodium, 69 percent of calories from fat.
  ** Fort Worth Star Telegram -- Food section -- 29 November 1995 **