Minted Melon Mold Recipe

Name: Minted Melon Mold
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups boiling water; 1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin; 1 (3 ounce) package lime gelatin; ¾ cup lime juice; ½ cup water, cold; ⅛ 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); ½ cup sour cream; 3 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups boiling water
1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin
1 (3 ounce) package lime gelatin
¾ cup lime juice
½ cup water, cold
⅛ 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)
½ cup sour cream
3 tablespoons sweetened flaked coconut
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon honey (optional)

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!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups boiling water, 1 (3 ounce) package lemon gelatin, 1 (3 ounce) package lime gelatin, ¾ cup lime juice, and more.

Yes, Minted Melon Mold falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Minted Melon Mold

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