Description
A refreshing and creamy grape salad made with sweet red and green grapes coated in a smooth cream cheese dressing and topped with a crunchy brown sugar pecan topping.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds seedless green grapes
- 2 pounds seedless red grapes
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and lump-free.
- Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined and slightly fluffy.
- Wash and thoroughly dry the grapes.
- Add grapes to the cream mixture and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
- Just before serving, sprinkle brown sugar and chopped pecans over the top.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps.
- Dry grapes completely to prevent watery texture.
- Add topping just before serving to maintain crunch.
- Can substitute sour cream with yogurt for a lighter version.
- Cut grapes in half for easier serving, especially for kids.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
