Melon Ambrosia Recipes

Steps:

• Cut watermelon into basket (see box below). Remove fruit from both sections of the top. Remove fruit from basket with a melon baller. Set aside 3 cups of melon balls (save remaining melon for another use)., In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, fruit cocktail, oranges, cherries, marshmallows and reserved watermelon balls. Add soda; gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Just before serving, stir in coconut. Spoon into watermelon basket.

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• Place the cream and sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment and whip until stiff peaks are formed. Add the sour cream and whisk to combine. Add the marshmallows, orange, pineapple, coconut, pecans and cherries and stir to combine. Transfer to a glass serving bowl, cover and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

Steps:

• Place the melon in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Add the lemon juice, vodka, and sugar and process for another 30 seconds. Place the mixture into the refrigerator until the mixture reaches 40 degrees F; depending on the temperature of your ingredients and refrigerator, this could take 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Pour the chilled mixture into the bowl of an ice cream maker and process according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer the sorbet to an airtight container and place in the freezer for 3 to 4 hours before serving.

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• Place all ingredients in the blender in order listed. Put on the lid and process until smooth. You may need to pulse it once or twice.
• Pour into glasses and enjoy! You may garnish the glasses with a strawberry is desired.

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• In a medium bowl, combine cantaloupe, grapes, and coconut. Fold in yogurt. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Best served the same day.To serve, stir mixture and spoon onto lettuce leaves. Sprinkle nuts over the top. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.NOTE: A combination of two kinds of melon makes a colorful salad combination. Mixture can easily be doubled and served in an attractive glass bowl for buffets or as a brunch side dish.