12 oz. brie
1/2 c. butter
4 oz. cream cheese
2 tbsp. cognac
4 dashes hot pepper sauce
Salt and white pepper
5 oz. dark pumpernickel, crumbled

Combine the first six ingredients and form into small balls. Roll the small cheeseballs in the bread crumbs and chill. Serve on a tray garnished with greens such as parsley. Makes 4 dozen.