Grape Clusters Recipes

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Place almonds in single layer in shallow baking pan with sides. Bake at 350°F. for 8 to 12 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Remove from pan; cool about 5 minutes. Finely chop almonds.
• In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese and chives; mix well. Wrap about 1 teaspoon cheese mixture around each grape to cover; roll in chopped almonds. Place in single layer in 13x9-inch pan. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours before serving.
• To serve, if desired, arrange on serving platter in shape of grape cluster; garnish with parsley or grape leaves.

Steps:

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