Melon filled with fruit and ice cream

Name: Melon filled with fruit and ice cream
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Melon (2 small and ripe) 2.65 lbs; Blueberries ½ cup; Raspberries 0.7 cup; Red currants ¾ cup; Chinese Lantern fruits 4; Cream gelato 2 cups; Grand Marnier liqueur 3.5 oz; Mint 4 leaves

396

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 396
Carbohydrates g 37.8
of which sugars g 37.8
Protein g 7.3
Fats g 17.7
of which saturated fat g 10.82
Fiber g 5.8
Cholesterol mg 50
Sodium mg 166

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Makes: 4 pieces
Cost: Low
Note + 30 minutes for marinating

PRESENTATION

Bright, refreshing color and the sweet scent of ripe melon filled with fruit and ice cream bring all kinds of smiles to family gatherings, summer picnics, or just easy backyard afternoons. Every scoop of this easy melon dessert offers a playful burst of juicy melon flavor and that soft, cold creaminess home cooks look for in hot weather treats. Variety comes built in—use cantaloupe, watermelon, or muskmelon—each one pretty much guarantees a new great combination every time, and the whole thing just looks so fun, especially for kids. Choosing cantaloupe ice cream or going bold with a blush-pink watermelon ice cream means there’s always something a little different. Adventurous home bakers can top it with homemade caramel sauce for that extra family favorite twist. Families appreciate desserts that feel special and look amazing (all without fuss), so it’s easy to see why this attractive melon filled with fruit and ice cream makes the summer memories even sweeter.

Busy parents and regular bakers really like how this creamy melon ice cream dessert does DOUBLE duty: dessert and centerpiece in one. Since it’s both kid-friendly and adaptable to different diets—non-dairy ice cream works great, too—it fits right in for different family routines. Cooling sweetness with a moist, chilled texture keeps guests happy at any party, and these treats never last long. Pop a juicy muskmelon dessert on a buffet, serve slices on a big platter, or keep the whole melon for everyone to scoop and share—it earns all the compliments. A drizzle of rich homemade caramel sauce makes everything POP, but honestly, the fresh fruit and creamy frozen flavor do the heavy lifting all on their own. Summer fruit desserts don’t always get this much table appeal or get everyone chatting, but this one feels like a win every time. When dessert brings out laughter, color, and naturally sweet flavor, you want it on repeat all summer. Simple, delicious, and flexible—this one covers all your nice, easy summer dessert cravings.

How to prepare Melon filled with fruit and ice cream

To prepare the melon filled with fruit and ice cream, start by cutting each melon in half 1. Then cut off the cap from both halves 2 to create a base for what will become your melon bowls. Use a spoon or a melon baller to remove the seeds and filaments from the center of the melon 3.

With the appropriate melon baller, scoop out the melon flesh into balls 4 and place them in a bowl. Drizzle the melon balls with Grand Marnier 5 and let them marinate for about 30 minutes. Once the time is up, drain the melon from the marinade 6 and place it in a bowl.

Add the washed blueberries 7 and currants 8, setting aside 4 whole sprigs for decoration. At this point, take the emptied melon bowls and fill them with ice cream 9, placing 3 scoops in each bowl.

Distribute the melon balls and red fruits in the bowls, and add the raspberries; finally, decorate each bowl with a sprig of currants 10, a physalis 11, and a mint leaf. Your melon filled with fruit and ice cream is ready to be served 12!

Storage

The melon filled with fruit and ice cream should be consumed immediately. If you prefer a stronger Grand Marnier flavor, you can empty the melons in advance and let the flesh marinate from the evening before.

Advice

For an even more indulgent dessert, you can add dollops of whipped cream to your baskets and include the seasonal fruit you like most: it will be a real treat!

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