Description
Grape delight embodies Mediterranean comfort with luscious cream and sweet fruit. Generations of family recipes inspire this simple, elegant dessert you’ll savor with pure pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) grapes (green, red, or mix), cold from refrigerator
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) granulated sugar
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) light brown sugar
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preparation: Rinse grapes under cool water, removing any debris. Dry thoroughly with a clean towel, then halve or quarter larger grapes to ensure safe consumption and optimal coating.
- Cream Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until achieving a velvety, lump-free consistency with a light, uniform texture.
- Grape Coating: Delicately fold grapes into the cream mixture, ensuring each piece is completely enrobed without damaging the delicate fruit. Use a spatula to distribute the coating evenly.
- Nutty Topping: Combine brown sugar and chopped pecans in a small bowl, mixing thoroughly to create a crunchy, caramelized garnish.
- Chilling and Serving: Transfer the grape mixture to a serving dish, sprinkle the nutty topping across the surface. Seal with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to intensify flavors. Before serving, gently stir to redistribute the coating, and enjoy directly from the refrigerator for a refreshing treat.
Notes
- Grape Preparation Matters: Thoroughly rinse and dry grapes to remove potential dirt or pesticides, ensuring a clean and safe base for your dessert.
- Slice for Safety: Cut larger grapes into halves or quarters, especially for children, to prevent choking and improve coating absorption.
- Smooth Mixing Technique: Blend cream cheese mixture until completely lump-free, using an electric mixer for optimal silky texture and consistent flavor distribution.
- Chilling is Crucial: Refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow flavors to develop and enhance the overall taste, making the dessert more refreshing and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg