Grape Clusters

Submitted by Mooseybear

"This is a really cute dessert and is very refreshing, especially in the summer."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 3 dozen clusters

ingredients

• 2 lbs seedless grapes, red and green
• 1 lb premium white baking chocolate, coarsley chopped
• 2 cups honey-roasted cashews, finely chopped
• fresh grape leaves (to garnish)

directions

1. Rinse grapes and drain well.
2. Cut grapes into clusters of 3.
3. Set on paper towels and let dry completely.
4. Melt chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot water. When completely melted, remove from heat.
5. Place cashews in a shallow bowl.
6. Holding the grape clusters by the stem, dip in the chocolate and allow excess to drain back into pan.
7. Roll grapes gently in the cashews.
8. Place grapes, stem side up, on waxed paper.
9. Refrigerate until firm.
10. Serve within 4 hours.
11. Garnish with grape leaves if desired.

Reviews

[Chef Regina V. Smith]

I made this recipe to serve at a cocktail party, and was not disappointed. I received many compliments on these little clusters. I used hazelnuts instead of cashews because the darkness of the outer nut contrasted better with the white chocolate. I used best quality Belgian white chocolate instead of the Bakers chocolate listed in the recipe. Although the recipe says you can prepare them 4 hours ahead, I made mine 6 hours ahead, and they were fine, so you have a bit of room to play with the 4 hour time suggested. Thanks Mooseybear.