Name: Grapes in Grappa with Mascarpone
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups seedless red grapes and green grapes (about 2 pounds); 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons grappa*; 1 8-ounce container mascarpone cheese**; 3 tablespoons powdered sugar; 3 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; *Italian spirit distilled from the grape skins, pulp and seeds that remain after the juice is pressed out. Available at liquor stores nationwide.; **Italian cream cheese available at Italian markets and many supermarkets. If unavailable, blend 8 ounces cream cheese with 1/4 cup whipping cream and 2 1/2 tablespoons sour cream.

Sweetened mascarpone cheese is a rich counterpoint to the refreshing grapes.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

4 cups seedless red grapes and green grapes (about 2 pounds)

1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons grappa*

1 8-ounce container mascarpone cheese**

3 tablespoons powdered sugar

3 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

*Italian spirit distilled from the grape skins, pulp and seeds that remain after the juice is pressed out. Available at liquor stores nationwide.

**Italian cream cheese available at Italian markets and many supermarkets. If unavailable, blend 8 ounces cream cheese with 1/4 cup whipping cream and 2 1/2 tablespoons sour cream.

Preparation

Step 1
Cut 2 1/2 cups grapes in half; place in bowl. Add 1/3 cup grappa. Let stand at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
Purée remaining 1 1/2 cups grapes in processor. Transfer to strainer set over bowl. Press on solids in strainer to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids in strainer. Transfer 1/2 cup grape juice to medium bowl (reserve any remaining juice for another use). Add remaining 2 tablespoons grappa, mascarpone, powdered sugar and 2 1/2 teaspoons lemon peel to bowl with grape juice; whisk until well blended. (Grapes and sweetened mascarpone can be made 1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill.)
Step 3
Divide mascarpone mixture among 6 glasses. Top with grape mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon lemon peel and serve.

TagsFruit Dessert Dessert Grappa Alcohol Beverages Grape Fruit Mascarpone Cheese Dairy Gluten Free Nut Free 5 Ingredients or Fewer Make Ahead No-Cook Food Processor Bon Appétit

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