Roasted Garlic Spread

Description
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Wadley Estate in Allen, Texas in 1990.
 * Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * ½ cup currants
 * ⅓ cup brandy
 * 3 roasted garlic heads
 * 1 pound cream cheese
 * ¾ cup toasted almonds finely chopped
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

 * 1) In a medium bowl macerate currants in the brandy for 30 minutes.
 * 2) Drain well and return to the bowl.
 * 3) Squeeze the roasted garlic pulp from the heads into a bowl taking care to remove any bits of skin from the pulp.
 * 4) Add the roasted garlic to the currants along with the cream cheese and almonds.
 * 5) Using an electric mixer beat on low speed until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
 * 6) Season with salt and pepper then refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.