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Honeydew Melon in Coconut Milk

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Honeydew Melon in Coconut MilkAnna Williams

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 (13- to 14-ounce) can well-stirred unsweetened coconut milk
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
1 large honeydew melon (5 pounds), chilled
Garnish: julienned lime zest
Special equipment: a melon-ball cutter

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Stir together coconut milk, sugar, and lime juice in a small metal bowl until sugar is dissolved, then quick-chill in a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.

    Step 2

    Halve melon and discard seeds. Scoop melon into balls with cutter.

    Step 3

    Divide melon among 8 serving dishes, then pour coconut milk over top. Serve immediately.

TagsFruit DessertDessertCoconut MilkHoneydewMelonFruitDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVegan5 Ingredients or FewerQuickEasyNo-CookSummerGourmet

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