Best 7 Melon Balls With Rum And Lime Recipes
Melon balls with rum and lime is a classic summer dessert that is both refreshing and delicious. This easy-to-make recipe combines the sweetness of melons with the tang of citrus and the warmth of rum. The result is a light and flavorful dish that is perfect for a hot summer day. To make this dish, you will need a few simple ingredients: ripe melons, lime zest and juice, rum, sugar, and mint. You will also need a melon baller to scoop out the melon balls. Once you have all of your ingredients, you can follow the simple steps in this recipe to create a delicious and refreshing melon ball dessert.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
BOOZY MINTED MELON BALLS
Melon balls were the quintessential summer party food when I was growing up, but it wasn't until I was out of college that I had my first melon ball "salad." My current favorite is this recipe that has a mojito-like splash over the melon. Dreamy!
Provided by Jessica Merchant
Categories dessert
Time 3h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the watermelon and cantaloupe balls in a baking dish in a single layer. In a bowl, whisk together the lime juice, rum and honey until combined. Pour the lime mixture over the melon balls and toss to coat. Add the mint leaves. Let sit for 2 to 3 hours in the fridge, flipping the balls once or twice if desired.
- To serve, scoop the melon balls into a large bowl and pour the rum mixture over top. Cover with a sprinkling of fresh mint leaves.
MELON BALLS WITH RUM AND LIME
Make and share this Melon Balls With Rum and Lime recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DJM70
Categories Melons
Time 10m
Yield 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, mix the sugar and water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the grated lime peel and cool the mixture.
- Add the rum and lime juice.
- Pour syrup over the melon balls.
- Chill covered, for 3 to 5 hours.
WATERMELON SALAD WITH RUM AND MINT
Pretty-in-pink melon, all grown up, energizes this spirited salad.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, sugar, rum, and salt.
- Using a melon baller, scoop melon into balls (you'll get about 10 cups), or cut melon into bite-size chunks. Add melon to lime mixture in bowl. Sprinkle with mint and lime zest, and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate, up to 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g
COCONUT-LIME RUM BALLS
A no-bake rum ball recipe just like Grandma used to fix, but with a coconut-lime twist!
Provided by Chef Mo
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Rum
Time 15m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place crushed wafers, flaked coconut, rum, lime zest, and lime juice concentrate in a bowl; mix until well combined. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll in confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 3.6 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 56.6 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
RUM PUNCH WITH MELON BALLS
Frozen-melon scoops take the place of ice cubes in this rum-spiked fruit punch and add pops of color and sweetness.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield Makes 12 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Make melon balls (about 3/4 inch each) using a melon baller. (You should have about 2 cups.) Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet, and freeze, about 1 hour.
- Stir together pineapple juice, rum, lime juice, and bitters in a punch bowl. Slowly add ginger ale, being careful not to disperse the bubbles too much. Add frozen melon balls. Serve immediately.
DRUNKEN MELON BALLS
These are a great ending to a light summer meal. The rum really gives the fruit a nice flavor. ***This needs to be refrigerated one hour before serving.***
Provided by Sherrybeth
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the melon balls in a large bowl which can be refrigerated.
- Dissolve the sugar in the rum and add the lemon juice.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the melon balls and toss lightly to coat.
- Sprinkle with lemon and lime zest.
- Place in the refrigerator for one hour before serving.
- Toss again slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.2, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 15.9, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 15.4, Protein 1
MELON BALLS WITH LIME SAUCE
During the summer months, melons are my favorite fruits to eat. This recipe is the result of an experiment for a new fruit salad.-Barbara Mctighe, Butler, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, heat sugar, water, lime juice and zest; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Cool. Pour sauce over fruit and toss to coat. Chill 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, juicy melons for the best flavor.
- Use a melon baller to create uniform melon balls.
- If you don't have a melon baller, you can use a small spoon to scoop out the melon balls.
- Make sure to remove the seeds from the melon balls before serving.
- You can use any type of rum you like in this recipe, but a light rum or a dark rum would be a good choice.
- Be careful not to overcook the melon balls, as they should still be slightly firm.
- Serve the melon balls immediately after cooking, while they are still warm.
Conclusion:
This recipe for Melon Balls with Rum and Lime is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy fresh melon. The melon balls are cooked in a simple syrup made with lime juice and rum, which gives them a sweet and tangy flavor. This dish is perfect for a summer party or a light lunch. It can also be served as a dessert.
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