Gourmet Grapes

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Elegant cheese-stuffed grapes rolled in toasted nuts, perfect for sophisticated parties.
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Elevate your appetizer game with these Gourmet Grapes, a delightful fusion of sweet, salty, and creamy flavors. This elegant bite-sized treat features plump seedless grapes filled with a rich mixture of cream cheese and tangy Roquefort. Each grape is then rolled in a crunchy coating of toasted almonds, pecans, or walnuts, providing a satisfying textural contrast. Ideal for holiday gatherings, cocktail parties, or as a refined starter for dinner, these grapes are visually stunning and incredibly easy to assemble. The combination of the sharp blue cheese and the natural sweetness of the fruit creates a balanced flavor profile that guests will love. They can be prepared ahead of time and chilled, making them a stress-free option for entertaining. Serve them on a platter with toothpicks for easy grazing.

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Gourmet Grapes

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 50 Calories: 144.8

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Elevate your appetizer game with these Gourmet Grapes, a delightful fusion of sweet, salty, and creamy flavors. This elegant bite-sized treat features plump seedless grapes filled with a rich mixture of cream cheese and tangy Roquefort. Each grape is then rolled in a crunchy coating of toasted almonds, pecans, or walnuts, providing a satisfying textural contrast. Ideal for holiday gatherings, cocktail parties, or as a refined starter for dinner, these grapes are visually stunning and incredibly easy to assemble. The combination of the sharp blue cheese and the natural sweetness of the fruit creates a balanced flavor profile that guests will love. They can be prepared ahead of time and chilled, making them a stress-free option for entertaining. Serve them on a platter with toothpicks for easy grazing.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 275&# 194;°F (135ðC).
  2. Spread almonds, pecans, or walnuts on a baking sheet.
  3. Toast nuts in the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant.
  4. Remove nuts from oven and let cool completely.
  5. Coarsely chop the toasted nuts in a food processor or by hand.
  6. Spread the chopped nuts on a platter or plate for rolling.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Roquefort cheese, and heavy cream.
  8. Beat the cheese mixture with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  9. Wash and thoroughly dry the seedless grapes.
  10. Carefully cut a small slit in the stem end of each grape and remove the seed, or simply hollow out a small center if using very large grapes, leaving the skin intact.
  11. Fill each grape with a small amount of the cheese mixture.
  12. Roll each filled grape in the chopped nuts to coat evenly.
  13. Place coated grapes on a wax-paper-lined tray.
  14. Chill in the refrigerator until firm and ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 50

Amount Per Serving
Calories 144.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.5g20%
Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 5.4g2%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 5.3g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, grapes, cheese, roquefort, nuts, party food, elegant, easy, hors d'oeuvre, chilled, toasted, snack, entertaining, fruit, dairy, blue cheese, almonds, pecans, walnuts, make-ahead
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