Ball Busters (Cheese and Pistachio-covered Grapes)

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

Boursin Cheese Grape and Pistachio-covered grapes appetizer

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 15 minute appetizer, 3 ingredient appetizer, alouette cheese, Ball Buster, easy appetizer, fast appetizers, fruit appetizer, grape and cheese appetizer, Grape cheese and Pistachio appetizer, seedless grape, Table grape

Yield: 18

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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These are a favorite fast and delicious appetizer.  Loved by adults and kids alike.  They can be made ahead and refrigerated

Amp up the Romance!

This grape and cheese appetizer is a perfect and easy complement to 2 glasses of Prosecco.  Wonderful around a pool for summer entertaining

Mix It Up

Red grape, Black grapes, Table grapes- just make sure they are clean and seedless

Many different types of cheese spreads will work.  I also love Boursin and Rondele cheese for this fruit appetizer

Pecans can also substitute for Pistachios

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