Description
This delightful Grape Appetizer features juicy seedless grapes coated in a creamy cheese mixture and rolled in crunchy nuts and fresh chives. Perfect as an elegant yet easy finger food for holiday parties or casual gatherings, these bite-sized treats combine tangy blue or goat cheese with a hint of black pepper and the satisfying texture of pecans or walnuts. Chilled before serving, they offer a refreshing contrast of flavors and make a visually appealing appetizer that’s both gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
Grapes
- 1 lb seedless grapes (red or green, washed and dried)
Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Coating
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
For Serving
- Toothpicks
Instructions
- Prepare the cheese mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, crumbled blue cheese or goat cheese, black pepper, and half of the chopped nuts and chives. Mix thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
- Coat the grapes: Take a small spoonful of the cheese mixture and gently press it around each grape, ensuring they are fully coated. You can shape the mixture into a ball around the grape for a uniform look.
- Roll in nuts and chives: Roll each coated grape in the remaining chopped nuts and chives to form a crunchy and flavorful crust on the outside.
- Arrange and chill: Place the finished grape bites on a serving platter and insert a toothpick into each for easy serving. Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and the coating to firm up.
Notes
- Substitute mascarpone or herbed cream cheese for a milder cheese flavor.
- Try different combinations of nuts and cheeses to suit your taste preferences.
- These grape appetizers can be prepared several hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
