Cantaloupe and honeydew gelatin is a light and refreshing dessert that is perfect for summer gatherings. Made with fresh fruit, gelatin, and a touch of honey, this dish is both delicious and easy to make. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a beautiful and flavorful gelatin that will be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW GELATIN
The recipe for this cool jiggly treat, which comes from David Evans of Durham, North Carolina, can be made up to a day ahead.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 3h30m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- With a melon baller, scoop out melon (to yield about 8 cups). Spoon melon into a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan; set aside.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1 cup cold water; stir to combine. Let stand until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat 1/4 cup water and sugar over medium, stirring, until sugar has dissolved.
- Remove pan from heat; stir in honey and softened gelatin until dissolved. Stir in 1 1/4 cups cold water. Pour mixture over melon in pan; place plastic wrap directly on surface and top with another loaf pan (to keep melon submerged).
- Refrigerate until gelatin is set, about 3 hours. To unmold, run a knife around edges; dip pan in hot water for 5 seconds, and invert onto a platter. Cut into slices, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g
HONEYDEW AND CANTALOUPE MOUSSE
Categories Blender Fruit Dessert Yogurt Low Sodium Lemon Cantaloupe Honeydew Midori Port Summer Chill Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the honeydew mousse:
- In a small saucepan sprinkle the gelatin over the Midori and let it soften for 1 minute. Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring, until the gelatin is dissolved completely and let it cool. In a blender purée the honeydew with the sugar and the lemon juice and with the motor running add the Midori mixture in a stream. Transfer the mixture to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and stir it until it is the consistency of raw egg white. Remove the metal bowl from the ice, stir in the yogurt, and let the honeydew mousse stand while making the cantaloupe mousse.
- Make the cantaloupe mousse:
- Make the cantaloupe mousse: In a small saucepan sprinkle the gelatin over the Port and let it soften for 1 minute. Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring, until the gelatin is dissolved completely and let it cool. In a blender purée the cantaloupe with the sugar and the lemon juice and with the motor running add the Port mixture in a stream. Transfer the mixture to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water and stir it until it is the consistency of raw egg white. Remove the metal bowl from the ice and stir in the yogurt.
- In a 2-quart glass bowl or 8 dessert glasses layer the mousses, chilling them for 5 minutes between each layer, chill the mousse for at least 2 hours or overnight, and garnish it with the melon wedges.
JELLO MELON WEDGES
This is a Kraft recipe and I just love the look of it. Galia Melon with lime, honeydew with strawberry Mmmm - If you love jello you'll love this recipe
Provided by Bergy
Categories Gelatin
Time 3h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Cut the melon in half lengthwise, remove seeds& dry center well with a paper towel Prepare Jello powder following package Instructions for 30 minute set.
- Place melon halves in small bowls and spoon the liquid jello into the centers, fill to the brim Chill until firm apprx 3 hours.
- Cut into wedges to serve.
- when placing on serving plates do it carefully so the jello stays on the melon wedge.
Nutrition Facts :
CANTALOUPE, HONEYDEW, AND ALMOND BOMBE
Categories Blender Ice Cream Machine Dairy Fruit Dessert Kid-Friendly Frozen Dessert Lime Cantaloupe Honeydew Almond Summer Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Make sorbets:
- Bring sugar and water to a boil in a 1-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool syrup.
- Purée cantaloupe with 2 tablespoons lime juice in a blender, then transfer to a bowl and stir in 1 cup sugar syrup. Purée honeydew with remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice in cleaned blender, then transfer to another bowl and stir in remaining cup sugar syrup. Chill both mixtures, covered, until cold, about 2 hours.
- Freeze sorbets separately in ice cream maker. Transfer to airtight containers and freeze until firm but still spreadable, about 30 minutes.
- Assemble bombe:
- Lightly brush mold with vegetable oil and freeze mold 30 minutes. While mold chills, put vanilla ice cream in refrigerator 20 minutes to soften.
- Pulse almonds in a food processor until finely ground (do not grind to a paste).
- Stir together almonds, ice cream, and almond extract until blended. Spread evenly onto bottom and up sides of chilled mold. (If ice cream begins to melt, freeze 10 minutes.) Freeze ice cream until firm, about 30 minutes. Spread honeydew sorbet in an even layer over ice cream and freeze until sorbet is firm, about 20 minutes. Fill center with cantaloupe sorbet, pressing in firmly, and smooth top. Cover mold with plastic wrap and freeze until hardened, at least 8 hours.
- To serve, unwrap mold and invert bombe onto a chilled serving platter. Wet a kitchen towel with hot water, quickly wring it dry, and drape over pan 30 seconds. Lift off pan, then peel off plastic wrap and put bombe in refrigerator 10 minutes to soften.
HONEYDEW AND CANTALOUPE SOUP
Crisp and refreshing, this honeydew soup from Mrs. Earle Davis is sure to cool off those warm summer days. The reader from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania suggests adding fresh blueberries for an extra burst of flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a blender, combine 1-1/4 cups cantaloupe, honeydew, sugar and mint; cover and process for 1 minute. Add the wine or grape juice, yogurt and cream; cover and process for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Pour into soup bowls. Garnish with remaining cantaloupe and mint if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose ripe cantaloupe and honeydew melons: Look for melons that are heavy for their size and have a sweet, fragrant smell. Avoid melons that have bruises or soft spots.
- Chill the melons before using: This will help the gelatin set more quickly and give the salad a refreshing taste.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the melons: This will help prevent the melons from bruising and make it easier to cut them into even pieces.
- Remove the seeds from the melons: Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds from the center of the melons.
- Dissolve the gelatin in hot water: Follow the package directions for dissolving the gelatin. Make sure the water is hot enough to dissolve the gelatin completely, but not so hot that it will damage the gelatin.
- Add the gelatin mixture to the melon mixture: Stir until the gelatin mixture is evenly distributed.
- Pour the gelatin mixture into a mold: You can use a bundt pan, a loaf pan, or any other mold that you like. Make sure the mold is large enough to hold all of the gelatin mixture.
- Chill the gelatin salad for at least 4 hours: This will allow the gelatin to set completely.
- Serve the gelatin salad with whipped cream or fruit sauce: This will add a delicious finishing touch to the salad.
Conclusion:
Cantaloupe and honeydew gelatin salad is a refreshing and delicious summer dessert. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. This salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and other summer gatherings.
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