Yummm family favorite (Grape Salad)
8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla
2 pounds green grapes seedless (rinsed and dried)
2 pounds red grapes seedless (rinsed and dried)
1/4 cup brown sugar
add pecans if you like
Creamy Grape Delight 🍇😋
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 pounds green grapes, seedless (rinsed and dried)
- 2 pounds red grapes, seedless (rinsed and dried)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- Optional: Pecans for extra crunch
Instructions:
- Prepare the Grapes:
- Rinse and thoroughly dry the green and red grapes. Set them aside.
- Creamy Base:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Use a hand mixer or a whisk to blend the ingredients until smooth and well combined. This forms the creamy base for the salad.
- Combine with Grapes:
- Gently fold the green and red grapes into the creamy mixture, ensuring that all the grapes are evenly coated.
- Sweet Drizzle:
- Sprinkle the brown sugar over the grape and cream mixture. Gently fold it in, ensuring the sugar is evenly distributed and begins to dissolve into the cream.
- Chill and Marinate:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. This allows the flavors to meld, and the salad to chill.
- Optional Crunch:
- If you love a bit of crunch, add pecans just before serving. You can either fold them into the salad or sprinkle them on top for a delightful texture contrast.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Once sufficiently chilled, give the salad a final gentle stir, ensuring the creamy mixture coats each grape. Serve it in a beautiful bowl and watch it disappear at family gatherings, potlucks, or as a sweet side dish to any meal.