Cheese Ball Appetizer
Grapes Rolled in Pistachio Nuts Recipe



Cheese ball appetizer recipe grapes rolled in pistachio nuts

Cheese Ball Recipe - Grapes rolled in Pistachios



Cheese Ball Appetizer
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adapted from a recipe by Trish Magwood

Makes 20 appetizers

1/2 cup Pistachio nuts, finely chopped
4 ounces Chevre cheese, softened
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 tablespoons Port wine
Kosher salt to taste
1 (6-inch x 6-inch) plastic wrap
1 pound seedless grapes, red or green

Place Pistachio nuts in a small bowl; set aside.

In a larger bowl mix two cheeses, port wine and salt. Place 1 teaspoon cheese mixture on plastic wrap; insert grape in center. Using plastic wrap completely enclose grape in cheese; roll cheese ball in pistachio nuts coating thoroughly. Repeat this process for each grape; refrigerate until firm; serve on a platter.

Wine recommendation: Pinot Gris; Fumé Blanc

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