Cantaloupe Bowl Ice Cream
Turn your summer dessert game up a notch with this irresistible Cantaloupe Bowl Ice Cream, a show-stopping treat that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat! This unique recipe combines the creamy decadence of homemade vanilla ice cream with the refreshing sweetness of ripe cantaloupe balls, all served in natural, edible cantaloupe bowls for a stunning presentation. With just 20 minutes of hands-on prep time, this no-cook recipe is a breeze to make using an ice cream maker. Each cantaloupe half becomes a chilled vessel, filled to the brim with rich, velvety ice cream and topped with a pop of color from fresh mint leaves. Perfect for warm-weather gatherings or an elegant dessert after dinner, this playful yet sophisticated creation is sure to wow your guests and keep you cool all summer long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole Cantaloupe
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 4 leaves Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Slice the cantaloupes in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Use a melon baller to carefully scoop out the flesh into small spheres. Reserve the hollowed-out cantaloupe halves and the melon balls separately. Set the hollowed cantaloupe halves in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the ice cream.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk until the sugar has dissolved completely, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Pour the cream mixture into an ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer’s instructions. This usually takes 20-25 minutes, depending on your machine.
Once the ice cream has thickened, gently fold in the reserved cantaloupe balls to distribute them evenly throughout the ice cream.
Remove the chilled cantaloupe halves from the refrigerator and carefully scoop the prepared ice cream into them. Fill each cantaloupe bowl generously with the ice cream. Smooth the surface with the back of a spoon, if desired.
Garnish each cantaloupe bowl with a fresh mint leaf. Serve immediately for best results or freeze for another 10-15 minutes if a firmer texture is preferred.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.4 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.6 g | 508% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 509 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 1442 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 325.8 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 320.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 487 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 3537 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
