The Perfect Hostess Gift: Prosecco Grape Christmas Tree

Chef genevieve presents her prosecco grape christmas tree surrounded by baubles and frosted pine branches on a red background

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Chef Genevieve is a former caterer and private chef who has served many of Las Vegas’s high-profile clients and companies. In 2020, she began sharing her unique recipes and engaging tutorials on social media and her website, swiftly amassing over 3 million followers on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. She has been a notable Cafe Casino collaborator since October 2022.

Hosting during the holidays can feel overwhelming. The planning, the cleaning, the food, the drinks, it’s a lot. So when you bring something homemade that doubles as décor and an edible treat, it feels like a heartfelt contribution.

Why this particular gift stands out

1. It’s stunning and totally unique.

Most guests come with wine, dessert, or a store-bought treat. But a sparkling, frosted grape Christmas tree? Your host has never seen it before. It becomes an instant conversation starter.

2. It doubles as edible décor.

Once you set it down, it immediately becomes part of the holiday tablescape. Guests nibble on it all night long. It’s festive, interactive, and so photogenic.

3. It’s elegant but effortless.

The finished tree looks like something catered, but it’s honestly so easy. A cone, some toothpicks, sugar-coated champagne grapes, and a little cheese star. Minimal ingredients – maximum impact.

4. It works with anything on the table.

These sparkling grapes pair beautifully with champagne, wine, charcuterie boards, desserts, and holiday cocktails. The host can enjoy it during the party or sneak it away for themselves later.

5. It feels luxurious.

Champagne-soaked fruit with a frosted, glittery finish? It screams holiday glam without the price tag.

6. It travels beautifully.

Gently wrap with plastic wrap, then remove the wrap when put on display.

Sparkling Champagne Sugar Grapes Recipe

Ingredients

• 2-3 lbs green grapes

• 1 bottle prosecco

• 1 cup white sugar, white sanding sugar, or white sprinkles

• Optional: edible glitter sugar for extra sparkle

• Toothpicks

• 1 styrofoam cone

• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

• 1 slice of firm cheese (Fontina, aged cheddar, or Gouda) to cut into a star

Directions

1. Prep the grapes

Wash the grapes. Place grapes in a bowl and pour Prosecco over, covering all grapes. Allow to sit overnight in the fridge.

Grapes are in a bowl with prosecco poured over them

2. Coat in sugar

Drain the grapes in a colander. Do NOT dry.

Add sugar (and optional edible glitter) to a large bowl.

Roll the damp grapes in sugar until frosted (you can do this in batches to speed up the process).

green grapes being rolled in sugar and edible glitter

3. Chill

Spread grapes on a lined tray and refrigerate at least 30 minutes to set the sugar.

4. Assemble the tree

Insert toothpicks into the cone and attach the chilled grapes, starting at the bottom and working upward in rings. Fill in gaps with pomegranate seeds.

grapes being assembled on the cone with toothpicks

5. Add the cheese star

Cut a star from a slice of firm cheese and secure it on top with a toothpick.

a star shaped cookie cutter with a slice of cheese and a star shaped piece of cheese

What I love most about this gift is how whimsical and heartfelt it feels. It’s simple, beautiful, and festive – and your host will remember it long after the night ends. Whether you place it on the dessert table, set it beside the charcuterie board, or let it shine as its own centerpiece, this Sparkling Champagne Grape Christmas Tree is guaranteed to be the gift everyone talks about.

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