Cantaloupe Red Wine Surprise
Elevate your dessert game with the sophisticated and refreshing "Cantaloupe Red Wine Surprise." This easy-to-make recipe combines juicy spheres of sweet cantaloupe with a fragrant red wine syrup infused with honey, a touch of vanilla, and a hint of cinnamon. Chilled to perfection, the cantaloupe absorbs the wine's bold flavors, creating a delightful contrast of luscious fruit and spiced warmth. Finished with a garnish of fresh mint leaves and a sprinkle of zesty lemon zest, this vibrant dish makes for an elegant appetizer or a light summer dessert. Ready in under 30 minutes of hands-on time and perfect for dinner parties or romantic evenings, this recipe is a must-try for wine and fruit lovers alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole (medium-sized) Cantaloupe
- 375 ml Red wine
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 6 pieces (for garnish) Fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
Cut the cantaloupe in half and remove the seeds using a spoon. Use a melon baller to scoop out bite-sized spheres of cantaloupe and place them in a bowl. If you don’t have a melon baller, cut the cantaloupe into small cubes.
In a medium saucepan, combine the red wine, honey, cinnamon stick, and vanilla extract. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it just starts to simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it gently simmer for 8–10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the cinnamon stick. Let the wine mixture cool to room temperature for about 15–20 minutes.
Once cooled, pour the wine mixture over the cantaloupe balls in the bowl. Stir gently to coat the cantaloupe evenly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the cantaloupe to absorb the wine and develop a richer flavor.
Before serving, divide the wine-infused cantaloupe into individual serving bowls or glasses. Garnish each portion with a few fresh mint leaves and a pinch of lemon zest.
Serve chilled and enjoy your Cantaloupe Red Wine Surprise as a dessert or an appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
919 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 320 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.0 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 133.8 g | ||
| Protein | 9.3 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2171 mg | 46% | |
*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.
