Description
Grape lovers will adore this creamy grape salad with its irresistible blend of sweet grapes and rich, tangy dressing. Crisp and cool, the recipe brings refreshing summer flavors that bring smiles around any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) seedless green grapes
- 2 lbs (907 g) seedless red grapes
- 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz (227 g) sour cream
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (110 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (55 g) chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Grape Preparation: Thoroughly wash grape clusters under cool running water, removing any stems and debris. Gently dry grapes using a clean kitchen towel and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Creamy Mixture Creation: Whip cream cheese until smooth and silky. Blend in sour cream, sweetener, and vanilla extract, whisking until the mixture becomes uniform and free of lumps, creating a luxurious base for the salad.
- Coating and Mixing: Pour the creamy mixture over the prepared grapes, using gentle folding techniques to ensure each grape is evenly and completely coated with the velvety dressing.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle brown sugar across the top of the grape salad and generously scatter chopped nuts, adding a delightful textural contrast and rich flavor profile to the dessert.
- Chilling and Serving: Seal the salad in a container and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld and intensify. Serve directly from the refrigerator, presenting a refreshing and decadent grape salad.
Notes
- Select Fresh Grapes: Choose plump, firm grapes without blemishes or soft spots to ensure the best texture and flavor in your salad.
- Drain Thoroughly: Pat grapes completely dry after washing to prevent watery dressing and maintain the creamy mixture’s smooth consistency.
- Soften Cream Cheese: Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before mixing to achieve a smoother, lump-free blend.
- Customize Sweetness: Adjust sugar levels to personal preference, using alternative sweeteners like stevia for lower-calorie or diabetic-friendly versions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg