Description
Midwestern grape salad combines creamy dressing with sweet grapes for a classic potluck treat. Crisp and cool, this simple dessert brings comfort to gatherings with its delightful blend of textures you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups red seedless grapes
- 4 cups green seedless grapes
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Meticulously cleanse each grape cluster under cool running water, patting dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Transfer cleaned grapes into a spacious mixing vessel.
- Utilize an electric mixer to whip cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, uniform consistency with no visible lumps.
- Gently cascade the creamy mixture over the grape collection, carefully folding with a rubber spatula to ensure every grape receives an elegant coating without crushing the delicate fruit.
- Distribute a generous layer of finely chopped pecans across the surface, followed by an even sprinkle of rich brown sugar, creating a delightful textural contrast.
- Refrigerate the prepared salad for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to chill thoroughly. Remove from refrigerator just before serving to maintain optimal temperature and freshness.
Notes
- Ensure grapes are completely dry to prevent watery texture and help cream cheese mixture stick better.
- Select seedless grapes for easier eating and smoother overall salad experience.
- Experiment with different nut varieties like walnuts or almonds for unique flavor and crunch variations.
- Reduce sugar content by using low-fat cream cheese and sugar substitute for a healthier version of the dessert salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg