Description
Sweet and creamy grape salad with a brown sugar pecan topping. A potluck favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless green grapes, halved
- 4 cups seedless red grapes, halved
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Soften the Cream Cheese: Ensure cream cheese is softened. Leave at room temperature for about an hour or microwave in 15-second intervals until pliable.
- Combine Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream.
- Mix Until Smooth: Beat the cream cheese and sour cream together until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add Sugar and Vanilla: Add granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the bowl.
- Mix Again: Continue to beat the mixture until the sugar is fully incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Wash the Grapes: Thoroughly wash both the green and red grapes under cold running water.
- Halve the Grapes: Carefully halve each grape.
- Combine the Grapes: In a large bowl, combine the halved green and red grapes.
- Gently Fold in the Cream Cheese Mixture: Pour the cream cheese mixture over the halved grapes. Gently fold the mixture into the grapes until they are evenly coated.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the grape salad for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Chop the Nuts: If using pecans or walnuts, chop them into small pieces.
- Combine Brown Sugar and Nuts: In a small bowl, combine the packed brown sugar and chopped nuts. Mix together until evenly distributed.
- Sprinkle the Topping: Just before serving, sprinkle the brown sugar and nut mixture evenly over the top of the chilled grape salad.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the grape salad immediately.
Notes
- For best results, chill the salad for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add the topping just before serving to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Variations:
- Use a mix of green, red, and black grapes.
- Substitute some of the sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- Add shredded coconut to the topping.
- Fold in mini marshmallows.
- Experiment with different nuts like almonds or macadamia nuts.
- Use a brown sugar substitute.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The topping may become slightly soggy over time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes