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Minted Melon Mold
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 8
I adopted this as part of the Recipezaar orphaned recipes adoption fair :-) I will make it soon and add any adjustments I find necessary... any input from any of you will be greatly appreciated!! There was no recipe for the coconut cream dressing in this original posting, so I have added one below and I will see how it tastes with this. Input appreciated!!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups boiling water
1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package lime gelatin
3/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup water, cold
1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups melon balls (can include things like cantaloupe, or honeydews, etc.)
lettuce leaf
mint leaf (garnish) (optional)
melon ball (garnish) (optional)
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Directions:
1. In medium bowl, pour boiling water over gelatins and stir until dissolved.
2. Add lime juice, cold water and extract; chill until partially set.
3. Fold in melon.
4. Pour into lightly oiled 5-cup ring mold.
5. Chill until set, about 3 hours or overnight.
6. Unmold onto lettuce.
7. Serve with Coconut Cream Dressing; garinsh with mint leaves and/or melon balls, if desired.
8. Coconut Cream Dressing: Mix together sour cream, sweetened flaked coconut, lime juice - and honey, if desired.
9. Chill dressing before serving.
10. Enjoy!
By RecipeOfHealth.com