Sparkling Grape Cluster (Printable)

Juicy grapes coated with 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 fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)

# Cooking Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, goat cheese, honey, and sea salt; blend 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 pistachios and pecans, pressing gently to adhere. For added sparkle, roll some grapes in edible glitter or sprinkles after nut coating.
04 - Place the grapes on a serving platter in the shape of a grape cluster, alternating green and red grapes for a festive presentation.
05 - Decorate the arrangement with fresh mint leaves to resemble grape leaves.
06 - Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to firm up the cheese coating before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Elegant and festive presentation
  • 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 or pecans if preferred.
03 -
  • Ensure grapes are thoroughly dried to help the cheese coating adhere better.
  • Lightly toast nuts to enhance flavor without overpowering the delicate grapes.
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