Sparkling grape cluster appetizer (View Print Version)

Juicy grapes coated in creamy cheese and toasted nuts, arranged as a festive cluster.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grapes

01 - 3 cups seedless green grapes, washed and thoroughly dried
02 - 3 cups seedless red grapes, washed and thoroughly dried

→ Cheese Coating

03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 2 oz goat cheese, softened
05 - 1 tablespoon honey
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Nut & Garnish Coating

07 - 1 cup pistachios, finely chopped and lightly toasted
08 - 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped and lightly toasted
09 - 1/4 cup edible gold or silver sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
10 - 12 to 14 small mint leaves for garnish (optional)

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, goat cheese, honey, and salt until smooth and creamy.
02 - Using a small spoon or your fingers, lightly coat each grape with the cheese mixture.
03 - Roll the coated grapes in the chopped toasted nuts, pressing gently to adhere. Optionally, roll some grapes in edible glitter or sprinkles for added sparkle.
04 - Place grapes on a serving platter in the shape of a grape cluster, alternating green and red grapes for a festive appearance.
05 - Decorate the arrangement with mint leaves to simulate grape leaves.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the cheese coating to firm up prior to serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Elegant presentation for parties
  • Combines sweet grapes with savory cheese and crunchy nuts
02 -
  • Use thoroughly dried grapes for best adherence
  • Optionally customize with different nuts or edible glitter
03 -
  • Toast nuts lightly to enhance crunch and flavor
  • Chill grapes thoroughly before coating for best texture
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