Directions:

Prep all ingredients. Trim the rind away from The Blue Jay before crumbling for best flavor.

Mix The Blue Jay, cream cheese, rosemary, crystalized ginger, and 2 tablespoons of pecans together.

Using your hands, form the mixture into a ball. Roll the ball in 1/2 cup chopped pecans to coat.

Tightly wrap the ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

When ready to serve, remove the cheese ball from the fridge and let it come to room temperature for easy dipping and spreading.