Easy Grape and Blue Cheese Canape

These canapes are a cinch to make. They combine a tangy light blue cheese spread with sweet and nutty candied walnuts and a refreshing crispy red grape. Served on a cracker, they make a great appetizer to Thanksgiving dinner. Make everything ahead of time and have the kids put them together before your guests arrive.

You will need ...

Red Grapes
Blue Cheese Crumbles, 6 ounces
Cream Cheese, 8 ounces
Heavy Cream, 1/4 Cup
Candied Walnuts
Plain crackers (I used a pita cracker)

Step One

First, make the blue cheese spread. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the blue cheese crumbles and the softened cream cheese. Add in a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until they come together. Then, add in the cream and mix for about 2-3 minutes or until smooth and light. Place the spread into a piping bag fitted with a star tip. If you do not have a piping bag, you can certainly use a zip top bag.

Step Two

Next, assemble the canapes. Set up your station with the grapes, candied walnuts, crackers, and the bag of blue cheese spread. Also have a tray to place the finished canapes on.

First, slice a grape in half the long way. Next, pipe a small round dollop onto the cracker. Then, place the grape on the cheese spread. Finally, add in a piece or two of candied walnut. These will keep in the fridge for several hours before you are ready to serve them. Enjoy!

NOTE: If you want, you could also drizzle a little honey onto the canape for an added touch. I chose not to because then my kids would become a sticky mess.

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