Buttery Blue Cheese Spread With Pecans

8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons of butter, softened
2-3 ounces of blue cheese
½ -1 cup diced pecans (toast if you have time)
½ cup chopped shallots
1 tablespoon Presidente Brandy

Stir together ingredients and form a ball. Cover and chill mixture 8 hours, Let stand at room temperature to soften. Serve with sliced apples and pears or with toasted French baguette slices.