Plains Cheese Ring

Ingredients:
1 pound cheddar cheese, very old, sharp finely grated
1 C mayonnaise
1 C pecans chopped
1/2 C onions very finely chopped
1 t black pepper fresh
1 dash cayenne pepper
12 ounces strawberry preserves
1 box Ritz crackers

Directions:
In a mixing bowl, combine cheese with mayonnaise, chopped nuts and onions.Mix in black pepper and cayenne, and blend thoroughly.Press in a 3 cup mold.Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. To serve, dip mold into a pan of hot water for 15 to 20 seconds before turning out onto a serving platter.Fill center with strawberry preserves, and serve at once with Ritz crackers.