Ball Busters – Cheese and Pistachio-covered Grapes
Ball Busters
Cheese and Pistachio-covered grapes
WTF! I have to bring a dish to pass in < 1 hr? You know those last minute requests…Ball Busters!
Our Ball Busters are sweet, fresh grapes covered in a creamy cheese spread with a salty and crunchy pistachio coating. A delicious and surprising fruit appetizer that is Keto and vegetarian friendly. This grape cheese appetizer is perfect for that last minute invitation, Ladies Night in, or family event.
There aren’t enough 15 minute appetizers in this world. Even fewer 3 ingredient appetizers. Ball Busters are fun, different, bougie and fast- The perfect cure for the Ball Busters in your life!
Ingredients:
Appetizer
- Fresh seedless grapes
- Alouette Cheese spread
- Pistachios
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Why do cheese and grapes go so well together?
Cheese and grapes have been paired together for centuries, and there’s a good reason why they complement each other so well. Cheese is a rich, savory food that can have a range of flavors, from creamy and nutty to sharp and tangy. The sweetness of grapes, which can range from tart to juicy, acts as the perfect counterbalance to the rich and salty flavors of cheese. The acidity of grapes also helps to cut through the fat of the cheese, leaving a refreshing and palate-cleansing sensation. Additionally, grapes contain tannins, which give them a slight bitterness that pairs perfectly with the pungent and earthy notes found in a wide variety of cheeses. Overall, the combination of cheese and grapes is a match made in culinary heaven and is loved by foodies and wine lovers alike.
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Ball Busters – Try delicious Cheese and Pistachio-covered grapes
Ball Busters
Equipment
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Materials
- 18-24 Fresh Seedless grapes
- 6.5 oz Alouette Cheese- Garlic and Herb
- 1 cup Finely cut Pistachio nuts Buy the shelled Pistachios
Instructions
- Finely dice Pistachios and place on a plate. Set aside
- Rinse and dry seedless grapes
- Put a large scoop of Alouette cheese in a plastic sandwich bag
- Add 3 grapes to the bag of cheese, and gently push the cheese around the grapes to cover each grape as fully as possible
- Drop the cheese covered grapes into the chopped pistachios and roll them until each grape is coated with nuts
- Add toothpicks to the centers of the grapes
- Place on a tray and repeat with remaining grapes
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Red grape, Black grapes, Table grapes- just make sure they are clean and seedless
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Pecans can also substitute for Pistachios
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6 Responses
Absolutely delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
These are the appetizer to bring to a party- simple, but such a great combination of tastes. My guests loved them
Wow- you get the sweet from the grape- creamy/savory from the cheese and salty from the pistachios- Really good
These are super easy, but also festive.
That combination of sweet, creamy, crunchy salty… I’m a fan
Therre are so few Savory fruit appetizers- different and delicious