This Creamy Grape Salad combines juicy grapes with a rich, tangy cream cheese dressing and a crunchy brown sugar-pecan topping. It’s a refreshing twist on fruit salad that’s surprisingly indulgent!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8–10
Calories per Serving: ~240 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
🍇 2 lbs seedless red grapes
🍇 2 lbs seedless green grapes
🧀 8 oz cream cheese, softened
🍶 1 cup sour cream
🍬 1/3 cup granulated sugar
🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
🍯 1/4 cup brown sugar
🌰 1/2 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Wash & Dry Grapes:
Rinse grapes well and pat dry completely with a towel. Remove from stems.
2️⃣ Make the Creamy Dressing:
In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
3️⃣ Combine with Grapes:
Fold grapes into the creamy mixture until fully coated.
4️⃣ Chill:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for flavors to blend.
5️⃣ Top & Serve:
Just before serving, sprinkle with brown sugar and chopped pecans for a sweet, nutty crunch.
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🍇 Creamy, sweet, tangy, and juicy all in one bite
- 🧀 Luscious cheesecake-like dressing without baking
- 🎉 Perfect for parties, BBQs, brunches, or holidays
- ❄️ Make-ahead friendly and always a crowd-pleaser!
💡 Helpful Tips
- For lighter version: use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.
- Prefer crunchier texture? Add the nuts just before serving.
- Use only red or green grapes if you prefer — both work great!
- Chill overnight for even more flavor.
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