Easy White Chocolate Covered Grape Clusters - Dessert Recipe

Dessert Grape Clusters

YIELD Makes about 3 dozen clusters (2-1/2 pounds)

INGREDIENTS

2 pounds seedless red and/or green grapes 1 pound premium white chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 cups finely chopped honey-roasted cashews

PREPARATION:

1. Rinse grapes under cold running water in colander; drain well. Cut grapes into clusters of 3 grapes. Place clusters in single layer on paper towels. Let stand at room temperature until completely dry.
2. Melt white chocolate in top of double boiler over hot, not boiling, water. Stir until white chocolate is melted. Remove from heat.
3. Place cashews in shallow bowl. Working with 1 cluster at a time, holding by stem, dip grapes into melted chocolate; allow excess to drain back into pan. Roll grapes gently in cashews. Place grapes, stem sides up, on waxed paper; repeat with remaining clusters. Refrigerate until firm. Serve within 4 hours.

This recipe appears in: Fruit Desserts