Melon Balls in Muscat
Elevate your summer desserts with this elegant and refreshing recipe for Melon Balls in Muscat. Perfectly scooped cantaloupe, honeydew, and seedless watermelon come together in a symphony of color and flavor, infused with a luscious marinade of Muscat wine, lime juice, and honey. Fresh mint leaves and fragrant lime zest complete the dish, adding a burst of citrusy brightness to each bite. This no-cook recipe is a breeze to prepare, making it an ideal choice for entertaining or enjoying a light, boozy treat on a warm evening. Serve chilled in dessert glasses for an effortless yet gourmet presentation. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply indulging yourself, this fruit-forward dessert guarantees a touch of sophistication.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium Cantaloupe
- 1 medium Honeydew melon
- 1 small Seedless watermelon
- 375 ml Muscat wine
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 medium Lime
- 6 leaves Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Cut the cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and watermelon in half and remove the seeds, if applicable.
Using a melon baller, scoop out the flesh of each melon to create round balls. Place them into a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, combine the Muscat wine and honey, stirring until the honey dissolves completely.
Finely grate the zest of the lime and set it aside. Then, cut the lime in half and squeeze out the juice (approximately 2 tablespoons). Add the lime juice to the wine and honey mixture, stirring well.
Pour the Muscat mixture over the melon balls. Gently toss to coat the fruit evenly in the marinade.
Tear the mint leaves into smaller pieces and sprinkle them over the melon balls. Add the lime zest for an extra burst of citrus aroma.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, gently toss the melon balls once more. Serve in dessert glasses or bowls, ensuring each portion has a mix of all the melon varieties and a bit of the marinade.
Optionally, garnish with additional mint leaves for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1935 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 666 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 409.9 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.3 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 359.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.1 g | 56% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 359 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 7725 mg | 164% | |
*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.
