Sparkling Grape Cluster (Printable)

Juicy grapes coated in creamy cheese and toasted nuts make an elegant, 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 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 - 12-14 small mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine cream cheese, goat cheese, honey, and sea salt in a medium bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
02 - Using a small spoon or your fingers, lightly coat each grape with the cheese mixture.
03 - Roll each coated grape in the chopped pistachios and pecans, pressing gently to adhere. For extra sparkle, roll some grapes in edible glitter or sprinkles after the nuts.
04 - Arrange the grapes on a serving platter to resemble a grape cluster, alternating green and red grapes for a festive appearance.
05 - Decorate the assembly with mint leaves to imitate grape leaves.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to firm the cheese coating before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Elegant presentation
  • Delicious combination of creamy cheese and crunchy nuts
02 -
  • For a dairy-free version use plant-based cream cheese and omit goat cheese
  • Substitute walnuts or almonds for pistachios/pecans if preferred
03 -
  • Ensure grapes are completely dry before coating for best adhesion
  • Chill coated grapes adequately to firm up the cheese mixture
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