Sorbet Melon Parfaits Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake coconut flakes in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet until toasted, about 3 minutes.
• Divide half the sorbet among 6 tall glasses using a 2 1/4-inch ice cream scoop. Top each with a layer of watermelon, another scoop of sorbet, and then more watermelon. Sprinkle with lime zest and toasted coconut.

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.

Steps:

• Arrange melon balls among four wine glasses or goblets.
• Scoop about 1/4 cup sorbet atop melon.
• Pour about 2 tablespoons sparkling wine over sorbet and melon.
• If desired, garnish with mint sprigs. S.
• Serve immediately.
• Food exchanges: 1/2 fruit.

Steps:

• Puree melon cubes, simple syrup, lime juice, and honey in an electric blender until smooth. Pour mixture into a bowl and chill, covered, for at least 2 hours.
• Remove from the refrigerator. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, 3 to 4 hours, before serving.

Steps:

• Combine sugar, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and refrigerate until cooled, about 30 minutes.
• Blend watermelon in a blender or food processor until pureed. Stir pureed watermelon into sugar mixture. Transfer watermelon mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

Steps:

• 1. Arrange melon balls among four wine glasses or goblets. Scoop about ¼ cup sorbet atop melon. Pour about 2 tablespoons sparkling wine over sorbet and melon. If desired, garnish with mint sprigs. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• In a blender, purée the melon with the sugar solution and remaining ingredients until smooth. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
• Chill a container in the freezer. Blend the mixture for 30 seconds with an immersion blender, then freeze in an ice cream maker following the manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to the chilled container and place in the freezer for 2 hours to pack. Allow to soften in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes before serving.