Simple Grape & Goat Cheese Bites

Name: Simple Grape & Goat Cheese Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 200 g red grapes (seedless, firm, washed and dried); 120 g goat cheese (soft, plain, at room temperature); 0.25 cup walnuts (finely chopped); 2 tsp honey (for drizzling); 1 pinch salt (flake salt for finishing)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Juicy, sweet grapes paired with creamy, tangy goat cheese and a crunchy walnut topping, finished with a drizzle of honey. These no-cook bites come together in minutes and look gorgeous on any appetizer spread.

PREP

15m

COOK

SERVES

3 PIECES

173 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 4 servings

200 gred grapes · seedless, firm, washed and dried120 ggoat cheese · soft, plain, at room temperature¼ cupwalnuts · finely chopped2 tsphoney · for drizzling1 pinchsalt · flake salt for finishing

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

173

CALORIES · 3 PIECES

Protein7g · 16%

Carbs13g · 30%

Fat11g · 57%

Fiber1g

Sugar11g

Saturated fat5g

Cholesterol14mg

Sodium175mg

Potassium138mg

Phosphorus117mg

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METHOD · 4 STEPS

prep
Prepare the ingredients.
1.Wash and thoroughly dry the grapes. Remove any stems.
2.Finely chop the walnuts into small crumbs.
3.Let the goat cheese come to room temperature so it's easy to handle.
assemble
Form the goat cheese rounds.
1.Pinch off small portions of goat cheese, about a teaspoon each.
2.Roll each portion gently between your palms into a small ball.
3.Roll each cheese ball in the chopped walnuts to coat lightly.
TIPChill the cheese for 5 minutes if it becomes too sticky to handle.
assemble
Assemble the bites.
1.Thread one grape onto a toothpick, pushing it near the top.
2.Slide one walnut-coated goat cheese ball snugly below the grape.
3.Place each finished bite on a serving plate.
garnish
Finish and serve.
1.Drizzle the assembled bites lightly with honey.
2.Sprinkle a tiny pinch of flake salt over the cheese for contrast.
3.Serve immediately at room temperature.
TIPA tiny pinch of salt makes the sweetness pop and balances the tangy goat cheese.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

7 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use seedless red grapes that are firm and not overripe to prevent sogginess.
2
Let goat cheese sit at room temperature for 15 minutes so it rolls easily without cracking.
3
Chill the cheese balls for 5 minutes if they become too sticky to coat with walnuts.
4
Finely chop walnuts to a crumb-like consistency so they stick neatly to the cheese.
5
Thread the grape near the top of the toothpick to leave room for the cheese below.
6
Assemble up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate; add honey and salt just before serving.
7
For best texture, serve these bites at room temperature, not straight from the fridge.