Sparkling Grape Cluster Appetizer (Printer View)

Juicy grapes coated in cheese and nuts, arranged for a sparkling festive appetizer.

# 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 tbsp honey
06 - 1/4 tsp 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 - 12-14 small mint leaves for garnish (optional)

# Method:

01 - In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, goat cheese, honey, and sea salt until smooth and creamy.
02 - Using a small spoon or fingers, lightly coat each grape with the cheese mixture.
03 - Roll coated grapes in chopped toasted pistachios and pecans, pressing gently to adhere. Optionally, roll some grapes in edible glitter or sprinkles for added sparkle.
04 - Arrange grapes on a serving platter in an alternating pattern of green and red to mimic a grape cluster.
05 - Decorate with mint leaves to resemble grape leaves.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the cheese coating to firm before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and elegant presentation
  • Easy to prepare and perfect for celebrations
02 -
  • Use dried grapes to ensure cheese mixture adheres properly
  • Substitute walnuts or almonds for pistachios or pecans as preferred
03 -
  • Make sure grapes are completely dry before coating
  • Lightly toast nuts to enhance flavor and crunch
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