Mama's Cheese Ring

Have you ever eaten the cheese ring with strawberry preserves.  I know it doesn't sound right but beleive me, it is!

1 pound grated sharp cheese
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup Hellman's mayonnaise
1 small onion grated or finely diced
black pepper to taste
dash of cayenne pepper

Mix all ingredients together.  Return to the frig and let it chill awhile.  This will make it easier to handle.  Form the cheese mixture into a ring.  Dump strawberry preserves into the center of the cheese ring.  Serve with townhouse or ritz crackers.