Description
Sweet and tangy grape salad showcases a delightful blend of fresh grapes, cream cheese, and brown sugar. Chilled and creamy, this simple dessert promises a crowd-pleasing treat you’ll crave at potlucks and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) green seedless grapes
- 2 lbs (907 g) purple seedless grapes
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 8 oz (226 g) sour cream
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (110 g) brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (57 g) pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
- Grape Preparation: Thoroughly rinse green and red grapes under cool water in a colander, ensuring complete cleansing and removing any debris.
- Mixing Creamy Base: In a medium bowl, blend softened cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until achieving a smooth, uniform texture without lumps.
- Coating Technique: Transfer dried grapes into a spacious baking dish, then gently pour the creamy mixture over them, carefully folding to ensure each grape is generously and evenly coated.
- Chilling Process: Refrigerate the grape salad for approximately one hour, allowing flavors to meld and the mixture to cool completely.
- Finishing Touch: Just before serving, garnish the top with a generous sprinkle of dark brown sugar and chopped pecans to add delightful crunch and caramelized sweetness.
Notes
- Rinse with Care: Thoroughly wash grapes under cool water, removing all dirt and potential pesticides for a clean, safe dessert.
- Dry Completely: Use paper towels to absorb every droplet of moisture, ensuring the creamy mixture clings perfectly to each grape.
- Blend Smoothly: Use an electric mixer to create a velvety texture, eliminating any cream cheese lumps for a silky-smooth coating.
- Chill for Flavor: Refrigerate for at least an hour to let the ingredients meld, intensifying the sweet and tangy flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg