Description
This easy grape salad recipe is a refreshing, creamy dessert or side dish featuring chilled red seedless grapes coated in a sweet cream cheese and sour cream mixture, topped with a crunchy brown sugar and toasted nut topping. Perfect for summer gatherings or any time you want a cool, sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Creamy Base
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- 4 pounds red seedless grapes, chilled (about 10 cups)
Topping
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted and chopped
Instructions
- Make the Creamy Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir well until smooth and evenly blended, using a whisk if necessary to remove any lumps.
- Fold in Grapes: Gently fold the chilled red seedless grapes into the creamy mixture, tossing carefully to coat all grapes evenly without bruising them.
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar with toasted and chopped walnuts or pecans, ensuring the mixture is well incorporated.
- Assemble and Chill: Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar and nut topping over the grape salad. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight to allow flavors to meld and the salad to properly set.
- Serve: Serve the grape salad cold by scooping into individual portions. Enjoy it as a cool, sweet dessert or refreshing side dish.
Notes
- Use seedless grapes for ease of eating and the best texture.
- Chilling the grapes before mixing helps keep the salad cool and refreshing.
- Toast the nuts lightly to enhance their flavor and crunch.
- Make this salad ahead of time; it tastes better after chilling overnight as flavors develop.
- For a nut-free version, omit the nuts and increase the brown sugar topping or substitute with toasted coconut flakes.
