Photo: Walnut and Blue Cheese Grapes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) blue cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 18 to 20 seedless red grapes, chilled
- 1 cup (4 ounces) finely chopped walnuts, toasted (see Cook's Note)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Directions
Line a small baking sheet or baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a food processor, blend together the cream cheese, blue cheese, and heavy cream until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add the grapes and stir until coated with the cheese mixture.
In another small bowl, mix together the walnuts, sugar, and parsley.
Using a fork, transfer the grapes, one at a time, to the walnut mixture and, using clean hands, gently roll in the mixture until coated. Place the grapes on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours and serve.
Cook's Note: To toast the walnuts, arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 6 to 8 minutes until lightly toasted. Cool completely before using.
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By SHERBIE
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on June 06, 2013
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I have made these 3 times. I recommend cutting the sugar to 1 Tablespoon. It allows the natural sweetness of the grapes to pop. I process the nuts prior to toasting in a skillet. It doesn't matter the size of the grapes...I've used all sizes. Last night I did not tell anyone what they were about to try...they had no idea there was a grape inside. Everyone's eyes popped open with delight. I used crumbled gorgonzola this time & half & half instead of heavy cream...you cannot tell the difference. LOVE this recipe~ Thank you beautiful Giada!
By VBallGal
Alexandria, VA
on February 17, 2013
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Recommended to me by a friend who made them for a Super Bowl party....they were GREAT! Next time will use the food processor to chop the walnuts before making the cheese mixture...."finely chopped nuts" take awhile doing them by hand.
By jenny wolff
on November 14, 2012
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These are surprisingly addictive. Chock full of flavor and texture. Well worth the 2-3 hour wait for these little yummies.
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