Appetizers, Dips and Snacks: Appetizers and Tapas: Cheesy Grape Balls

This will definitely be a conversation piece!

Author: CalorieKing
Date: December 05, 2012

Serves: 48 person(s)
Yield: 48 x 1/2 balls

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 0 mins
Extra Time: 3 hrs (for refrigeration)

Ingredients:

24 medium seedless grapes
1 Tbsp chopped chives
1 Tbsp chopped parsley
1/4 tsp chili powder
1 Tbsp fruit chutney
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 tsp unflavored gelatin (such as Knox gelatin)
1 Tbsp boiling hot water
2/3 cup finely chopped walnuts (2.3 oz)

Directions:

Wash and gently dry grapes.

Mix chives, parsley, chili powder, fruit chutney and ricotta cheese together in a bowl. Dissolve gelatin in the hot water and add to the cheese mixture.

Coat each grape with about 1 teaspoon of the mixture. Roll into small balls then coat lightly in walnuts. Refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours to set.

Cut in half and serve as a cocktail appetizer.