Skewered Grapes with Cheesecake Dip
Yield: 16 servings
Cook Time: None.
Tips: 4.5-inch wooden picks may be used instead of 6-8-inch skewers - simply pierce wooden picks lengthwise through 3 grapes instead of 6 grapes. May be prepared in advance until ready to serve. Simply place skewered grapes on a tray or baking sheet covered with plastic wrap, and store Cheesecake Dip in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap and store both in the refrigerator. When ready to serve, give Cheesecake Dip a quick stir to soften.
Suggestion: Serve as a fruit appetizer or fruit dessert for parties, holidays or anytime.
Ingredients
- Skewered Grapes
- 96 red seedless grapes
- 16 6-8-inch wooden skewers
- Cheesecake Dip
- 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Skewered Grapes
Skewer 6 grapes lengthwise onto each of the wooden skewers so the grapes touch one another. (Note: If you are using 4.5-inch wooden picks, simply skewer 3 grapes lengthwise onto each pick instead of 6.)
Cheesecake Dip
Place cream cheese and sugar in a medium mixing bowl bowl. Using an electric hand mixer, beat until well combined and smooth. (Alternatively, cream cheese and sugar can be mixed using an electric mixer.) Add yogurt and vanilla and beat again on low speed just until blended.
Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a decorative bowl and serve on a tray or large plate surrounded by the skewered grapes, making sure the pointed sides of the skewers are facing the dip bowl.