8cupswhole grapesblack, green, red or a combination, seedless
18 oz cream cheesesoftened at room temperature
18 oz sour cream
1/2cup powdered sugarsifted
1/2tsppure vanilla extract
1cupheavy whipping creamwhipped
2tspspowdered sugar
1/2tsppure vanilla extract
1/4cuplight brown sugar
1/2cuppecans or walnutschopped
Instructions
Rinse grapes and set aside in a colander to drain. Using a mixer, cream together the cream cheese, sour cream and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and beat in. Add grapes to a covered storage bowl and toss with the mixture. Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until thick and fluffy and doubled in volume. Fold the whipped topping into the cream cheese dressing. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Transfer to a large serving bowl, sprinkle the top liberally with brown sugar and pecans just before serving