Cheese and Grapes Appetizer
This Cheese and Grapes Appetizer is a real crowd pleaser. The grapes are wrapped in cream cheese and pistachios with some goat cheese and almonds added in. An easy bite-size hors d'oeuvre for a party, especially around the holidays!
Servings: 20 pieces
Calories: 81kcal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pistachios crushed
- 1/3 cup almonds crushed
- 8 oz cream cheese regular or light, brick softened or spreadable
- 8 oz soft goat cheese see note
- 20 seedless grapes green, red or black
Instructions
- Crush the nuts by placing into a resealable plastic bag and pounding with a mallet or rolling pin. Alternatively, you can pulse several times in a spice grinder, food processor or blender. Place the crushed nuts in a shallow bowl and set aside.
- To a separate medium bowl, add the cream cheese and goat cheese, mixing until combined.
- Cut a piece of plastic wrap about 8 inches square. Then spoon a tablespoon of the cheese mixture into the middle.
- Place a grape into the middle of the cheese and wrap the plastic around it to coat, shaping it into a ball. Then drop it into the crushed nuts and roll to coat completely, placing onto a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper.
- Repeat for the remaining grapes. Then cover and chill for 20 minutes or more to firm up before serving.
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Notes
- Cream Cheese: For fewer calories, you can use light cream cheese.
- Goat Cheese: Look for soft goat cheese as opposed to firm or crumbled goat cheese. If you don't like goat cheese, then substitute with more cream cheese.
- Make Ahead: You can make this appetizer up to 2 days ahead of time and store covered in the fridge. Do not freeze.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbs: 2g