Melon with port sorbet
This recipe is a new twist on the classic melon with port: melon balls served on a bed of port sorbet.
109 K 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
50 min.
Easy
12 people
5 IngredientsLast modified on: October 6th 2013
For 12 people, you will need:
- 1
6 melons - 2
6 tablespoons Port - 3
6 tablespoons caster sugar - 4
4 cups sugar syrup - 5 2 cups Port
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Preparation: 50 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 3 min.
Cut 6 melons in half and remove the seeds.
Stage 2 - 10 min.
Cut the melon into small balls with a melon baller (pommes parisiennes spoon).
Stage 3 - 3 min.
Put the melon balls into a bowl and pour 6 tablespoons Port and 6 tablespoons caster sugar over. Mix well and set aside in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Stage 4 - 3 min.
Mix 4 cups sugar syrup and 2 cups Port.
Stage 5 - 20 min.
Churn in an ice-cream maker until of sorbet consistency.
Stage 6 - 5 min.
Put a layer of sorbet into well-chilled sundae dishes.
Stage 7 - 5 min.
Cover with melon balls.
Serve immediately.
Serve immediately.
Remarks
For more about sorbets, see the Ice-cream and Sorbets page.
You can replace the port with any alcohol you like. For example, Macvin du Jura gives a very good result.
For a more substantial ice, you can mix in the melon left-over from making the balls.
You can replace the port with any alcohol you like. For example, Macvin du Jura gives a very good result.
For a more substantial ice, you can mix in the melon left-over from making the balls.
Keeping: Should be served immediately.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 50 RDI=20 % | 9,470 RDI=890 % | 90 RDI=10 % | 38,820 RDI=1,940 % | 162,520 RDI: 1,940 % |
| Per 100 g | 0 | 150 RDI=10 % | 1 RDI=0 % | 610 RDI=30 % | 2,570 RDI: 30 % |
| Per person | 4 RDI=2 % | 790 RDI=70 % | 7 RDI=1 % | 3,230 RDI=160 % | 13,540 RDI: 160 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 16.25 €
- Per person : 1.40 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Sugar syrup
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Port
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Caster sugar
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Melon
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