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Melon Balls In Muscat Recipe

Cool and refreshing cantaloupe and honeydew melon balls, delicately tossed in sweet Muscat wine. This light and elegant dessert is perfect for a hot summer day or a sophisticated gathering. Easy to make and requiring minimal prep time, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 97 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Melon Balls In Muscat

  • Approximately 4 cups cantaloupe, scooped into balls
  • Honeydews
  • Muscat Wine

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How to Make Melon Balls In Muscat

  1. Carefully scoop out approximately 3 cups of cantaloupe balls using a melon baller, reserving the cantaloupe shells for serving.
  2. Place the 3 cups of cantaloupe balls in a large, shallow dish. Reserve any remaining cantaloupe balls for another use.
  3. Add 2 cups of honeydew melon balls to the dish.
  4. Pour 1/2 cup of sweet Muscat wine over the melon balls.
  5. Gently toss the melon balls and Muscat to coat evenly.
  6. Cover the dish and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Before serving, gently spoon the chilled melon balls into the reserved cantaloupe shells.
  8. Garnish with fresh mint leaves (optional) and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

73g

Fat

0g

Carbs

6g

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