Sparkling Grape Cluster Appetizer (Printable Version)

Juicy grapes coated with cheese and toasted nuts, arranged as a sparkling cluster perfect 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 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 fresh mint leaves (optional)

# Directions:

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 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 arranged to resemble a grape cluster, alternating green and red grapes for a festive appearance.
05 - Decorate the arrangement with mint leaves to mimic grape leaves.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to firm the cheese coating prior to serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Elegant and festive presentation
  • Easy to prepare and perfect for parties
02 -
  • For a dairy-free option, use plant-based cream cheese and omit goat cheese
  • Substitute walnuts or almonds for pistachios and pecans if preferred
03 -
  • Lightly toast nuts to enhance their flavor and crunch
  • Chill grapes before coating to help the cheese stick better
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