Name: Honeydew Melon in Coconut Milk
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

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Honeydew Melon in Coconut MilkAnna Williams

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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

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 Dessert Dessert Coconut Milk Honeydew Melon Fruit Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Vegan 5 Ingredients or Fewer Quick Easy No-Cook Summer Gourmet

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