Description
Grape salad brings creamy comfort with a delightful blend of sweet green and red grapes nestled in a rich cream cheese mixture. Sprinkled with brown sugar and pecans, this chilled dessert promises cool refreshment perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups small seedless firm red grapes, washed and dried
- 2 cups small seedless firm green grapes, washed and dried
Dairy Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
Topping and Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (55 grams) light brown sugar
- 1 & ½ teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) vanilla
- ½ cup (60 grams) chopped toasted pecans (or walnuts), divided
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, and pure vanilla extract until the mixture transforms into a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Gently incorporate whole red and green grapes into the creamy base, ensuring each grape is thoroughly enveloped by the luscious coating.
- Delicately fold in of roughly chopped pecans, distributing them evenly throughout the grape mixture.
- Seal the bowl with a tight-fitting lid or plastic wrap, then transfer to the refrigerator and allow the salad to chill and meld flavors for a minimum of 60 minutes or ideally overnight.
- Just before presenting the dessert, create a crunchy topping by combining the remaining pecans with rich brown sugar, sprinkling this sweet-nutty mixture generously across the surface.
- Serve the grape salad directly from the refrigerator, maintaining its cool, refreshing temperature for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Chilling helps blend creamy flavors and allows ingredients to meld together perfectly.
- Overnight refrigeration intensifies the delightful sweet and tangy taste of this refreshing dessert.
- Topping with caramelized pecans adds a delicious crunch that contrasts with the smooth, silky texture.
- Mixing different grape varieties creates a beautiful color palette and varied fruity flavor profile.
- Cream cheese base provides a rich, velvety foundation that elevates this simple yet elegant treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 372 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg