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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.
117 K 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
50 min.
Easy
5.40 €
4 people
5 IngredientsLast modified on: October 6th 2013
For 4 people, you will need:
- 1
2 melons - 2
2 tablespoons Port - 3
2 tablespoons caster sugar - 4
300 ml sugar syrup - 5 150 ml Port
- Total weight: 2,110 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 50 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 3 min.
Cut 2 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 2 tablespoons Port and 2 tablespoons caster sugar over. Mix well and set aside in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 3 min.
Mix 300 ml sugar syrup and 150 ml 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 | 20 RDI=6 % | 3,160 RDI=300 % | 30 RDI=4 % | 12,940 RDI=650 % | 54,170 RDI: 650 % |
| 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 4 people : 5.45 €
- Per person : 1.40 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Sugar syrup
You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Blackcurrant sorbet for Edith, Pistachio tiramisu, Framboisier, Fruit salad, Peach and mint salad , ... See them all 27
Port
Like these other recipes: Lobster Thermidor, Crème de foie gras, Paté en croute (terrine in a pie crust), Terrine of foie gras, Foie gras ballotine, ... See them all 8
Caster sugar
Like these other recipes: Caramelized pear custard tart, Lemon tart, Pecan fruit rolls , Caramelized apple "moelleux" cake, Coconut-vanilla cream for Elsa , ... See them all 365
Melon
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