Sparkling Grape Cluster Appetizer (Printable)

Juicy grapes coated with creamy cheese and toasted nuts, artfully arranged for festive occasions.

# 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 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 - 2 ounces 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)

# How To Make It:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare
  • Elegant presentation for parties
02 -
  • For a dairy-free version, use plant-based cream cheese and omit goat cheese.
  • Substitute walnuts or almonds for pistachios and pecans if preferred.
03 -
  • Ensure grapes are thoroughly dried to help the coating adhere better.
  • Use a mix of nuts for texture and flavor variety.
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