Description
This Creamy Grape Salad is a delightful and refreshing dessert or side dish featuring sweet green and red grapes tossed in a luscious cream cheese and sour cream mixture, topped with crunchy nuts and toffee pieces for added texture and flavor. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a simple snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 8 ounce package cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar (divided)
Fruit
- 3 cups seedless green grapes
- 3 cups seedless red grapes
Toppings
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar (remaining)
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped
- ¼ cup walnuts, chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Heath toffee pieces or chopped candy bar
Instructions
- Prepare the Creamy Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of brown sugar. Using a hand mixer, beat the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate the Grapes: Add the seedless green and red grapes to the creamy mixture. Gently fold the grapes into the mixture with a mixing spoon to ensure all grapes are coated evenly without crushing them.
- Prepare the Toppings: In a small bowl, mix the remaining 2 tablespoons of brown sugar with the chopped pecans, chopped walnuts, and Heath toffee pieces or chopped candy bar. This mixture will add a crunchy, sweet contrast to the creamy grape salad.
- Assemble and Serve: Sprinkle the nut and toffee topping evenly over the grape salad. Serve immediately as a snack or a side dish, or chill for a short time to meld flavors. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use cold grapes straight from the refrigerator.
- You can substitute the nuts or toffee pieces with your preferred toppings such as almonds, walnuts, or chocolate chips.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead and stored in the refrigerator to develop flavors.
- Ensure grapes are washed and thoroughly dried before mixing to keep the salad creamy and not watery.
