Melon Gelato Recipe

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Melon Gelato
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Ingredients:

  • 1 small cantaloupe (about 2 1/2 lb) or 1 small muskmelon ( about 2 1/2 lb)
  • 1/3 cup sugar , plus
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup , plus
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

  1. Cut the melon in half, scoop out the seeds, peel off the rind, and cut the flesh into small pieces. Puree until smooth in a blender or food processor.
  2. Beat together the egg yolks and 1/3 cup sugar until thick.
  3. Warm the syrup over low heat. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar into the corn syrup and cook over low heat, whisking just until warmed through. Remove from the heat and strain through a sieve.
  4. Whip the cream until it begins to mound up and peak softly, and fold it into the yolk mixture.
  5. Beat the egg whites and 1 tablespoon sugar until they form soft peaks; fold into the yolk and cream mixture.
  6. Stir in the melon puree and lemon juice and freeze according to the instructions for your ice cream maker.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 212.69 Kcal (890 kJ)
Calories from fat 46.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.13g 8%
Cholesterol 129.54mg 43%
Sodium 113.86mg 5%
Potassium 456.86mg 10%
Total Carbs 36.59g 12%
Sugars 35.92g 144%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 6%
Protein 7.62g 15%
Vitamin C 53.2mg 89%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 38.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 93.25 Kcal (390 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.25 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.25g 8%
Cholesterol 56.79mg 43%
Sodium 49.92mg 5%
Potassium 200.3mg 10%
Total Carbs 16.04g 12%
Sugars 15.75g 144%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 6%
Protein 3.34g 15%
Vitamin C 23.3mg 89%
Iron 0.3mg 4%
Calcium 17.1mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.4
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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