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Cantaloupe Melba

Recipe name:
Cantaloupe Melba

Recipe category:
Cheese

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Recipe details:

2 c Fresh raspberries* 1/3 c Sugar 2 T Orange-flavored liqueur** 2 ea Cantaloupes 3 c Raspberry sherbet * Or unsweetened frozen raspberries, defrosted **Or raspberry-flavored brandy (optional) In a blender or food processor, whirl raspberries until pureed. Pour through a sieve to remove seeds. Stir sugar and liqueur (if used) into puree and mix well; cover and chill. Halve cantaloupes and remove seeds; peel and cut into thin slices. Line each of 8 small dessert bowls or goblets with 3 or 4 melon slices. Top melon with a scoop of sherbet and pour 2 tablespoons chilled raspberry sauce over sherbet. Raspberry sherbet in goblets lined with sliced cantaloupe and topped with Melba sauce would make a memorable finale for a menu featuring an egg and cheese dish. Per Serving (including liqueur): 2 grams protein, 45 grams carbohydrate, no cholesterol, 186 calories.

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