I adapted this recipe from one on writes4food and changed a few things to make it a dessert rather than an appetizer. The combination of flavors is wonderful. I used these as a light dessert, but I can also see two or three of them on a plate with some fancy sandwiches for a tea. They are neither difficult nor time-consuming to make, but a little messy.
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
GRAPE AND ALMOND BITES
- 5.3 oz. pkg. goat cheese (cold from refrigerator)
- 3 oz. cream cheese (cold from refrigerator)
- 2 tsp. apple juice
- 20 seedless grapes
- ¼ cup plus 2 Tblsp. toasted sliced almonds, finely chopped.
Use goat cheese and cream cheese directly from the refrigerator so it will be easier to handle. In a small bowl, mix together the goat cheese, cream cheese and apple juice. Take out a scoop of the cream mixture that is just slightly bigger than the grape. In the palm of your hand, form the cheese into a ball and then press the grape into the cheese, pressing it into place to cover the grape completely. Roll in chopped almonds.
Place completed grape on a paper plate or waxed-paper-lined plate.
Repeat with the remaining grapes and cheese mixture. Roll each cheese-covered grape in the toasted almonds to coat lightly. Place on plate, cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to set the cheese.
Yield: 20 Grape and Almond bites (depending on size of grapes)
I used 5 of the bites as a light dessert at lunch – 4 servings
Sound wonderful and I can see them on a cheese plate – thanks.
This looks interesting–like they are really good. 🙂 Haven’t considered almonds before but it makes sense. I like using grapes in things–even plain yogurt. Yummy!!! 🙂
Oh, and I love the dish 😉 !
What a great idea! I’ve never had them and I bet they would taste just as good with pecans – which I have a ton of right now! That little dish is adorable!
Sounds and looks yummy! AND okay for diabetics like me if you use lowfat cream cheese. I’m definitely going to keep this recipe and try it out at the next potluck we go to.
You enjoy making my mouth water – don’t you!