LEMON CREAM-STUFFED GRAPES

Lemon Cream-Stuffed Grapes image

"This is a refreshing snack on a hot summer day," notes field editor Janis Plourde from Smooth Rock Falls, Ontario. "It's simple, plus it offers a light change from heartier party foods."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 pound seedless globe grapes, rinsed and patted dry

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and peel until blended. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Cut a deep "X" in the top of each grape to within 1/4 in. of bottom. Carefully spread each grape apart. Transfer cream cheese mixture to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe filling into grapes. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.