Best 2 Melon Och Hallendessert Swedish Recipes

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Melon och hallondessert is a Swedish dessert that combines the flavors of sweet melon and tart raspberries. It is a refreshing and light dessert that is perfect for summer gatherings. This dish can be made with fresh or frozen berries, depending on what is available. The creamy filling is made with whipped cream and cream cheese, and the dessert is typically served with a sprinkling of fresh mint. This guide will provide you with all the information you need to make this delicious dessert, offering step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a successful outcome.

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SWEDISH CHOCOLATE BALLS (OR COCONUT BALLS)



Swedish Chocolate Balls (or Coconut Balls) image

This is a classic Swedish recipe, beloved by every Swede. It is one of the first things children learn to make, and it's enjoyed greatly by all ages. The balls can either be bite-sized or giant, whichever seems more appealing. Or make one big ball, and many small ones. Additional cocoa powder or chocolate can be added to intensify the flavor.

Provided by AngelicaS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Scandinavian

Time 2h20m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups regular rolled oats
1 ¼ cups white sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons strong coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted
⅓ cup coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Mix the oats, sugar, and cocoa together in a bowl. Add the butter, and use your hands to mix the ingredients together to make a thick dough. Mix in the coffee, vanilla, and chocolate until thoroughly blended.
  • Place the coconut flakes in a small bowl. Pinch off small amounts of dough and roll between your hands to make small balls, about 1-1/2 inches in diameter. Roll the balls in the coconut flakes. Balls are ready to eat, or may be refrigerated 2 hours to become firmer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 29.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

SWEDISH MELON WITH RED RASPBERRY PUREE (MELON-OCH HALLENDESSERT)



Swedish Melon With Red Raspberry Puree (Melon-Och Hallendessert) image

A cool and refreshing dessert, salad or appetizer to cut the heat of summer! Especially good if you soak the melon balls in rum first! But this is optional.

Provided by Wildflour

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (4 lb) cantaloupe or 1 (4 lb) honeydews, works well
1 cup fresh raspberry
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
rum (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut melon in half and scoop out seeds.
  • Scoop out melon with melon baller, or you can cut into small bite-sized cubes.
  • Place in a serving bowl.
  • At this point you have a choice. You can marinate the melon in a little rum for an hour or more, or you can just continue.
  • If you marinated them, pour off any extra rum.
  • Now, place raspberries in sieve over small bowl, and force berries thru sieve to remove seeds. (You can do this with the back of a spoon or just use your fingers.).
  • Add sugar and lemon juice to seived raspberry puree.
  • Pour raspberry puree over melon and chill for several hours.
  • Serve from bowl, or serve in individual dessert dishes.
  • You can even serve this with a little ice cream or whipped cream. But it's just fine on it's own.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.7, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 73, Carbohydrate 57.7, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 53.8, Protein 4.2

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, sweet melons. This will ensure that your dessert is flavorful and delicious.
  • Use a variety of melons. This will add different flavors and textures to your dessert.
  • Don't overmix the ingredients. Overmixing can make the dessert tough.
  • Chill the dessert before serving. This will help it to set and make it more refreshing.
  • Garnish the dessert with fresh mint or berries. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Melon och hallondessert is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your melon och hallondessert is perfect every time.

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