Best Cantaloupe Bowl Ice Cream Recipes

HOMEMADE CANTALOUPE ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Chop cantaloupe in a food processor to desired consistency.
• Mix 1 cup of milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla until all sugar is dissolved. Add chopped cantaloupe and rest of milk to the mixture.
• Pour the ice cream mixture into a 1.5-quart ice cream maker, according to manufacturer directions. Let mix until thickened (about 15-20 minutes).
• Serve immediately, or transfer to freezer-safe container and freeze until more solid.

CANTALOUPE BOWL & ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Cut cantaloupe around the middle instead of from end to end, as this will form a 'bowl' for your ice Cream.Remove seeds.
• Add several scoops of your favorite Ice Cream flavors,mixing up flavors if desired.
• Top with whipped Cream.

CANTALOUPE ITALIAN ICE

Steps:

• Dissolve sugar and water in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool.
• Peel and seed the cantaloupes. Cut into 2-inch pieces. Puree in a food processor. Strain through a medium sieve. Mix strained cantaloupe juice, sugar syrup, and lemon juice with a wire whisk.
• Pour into an ice cream machine. Add some cantaloupe pulp, if desired. Freeze to a smooth consistency, according to manufacturer's directions.
• You may wish to place in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator for a few hours to harden. Serve in a dessert glass topped with whipped cream or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

CANTALOUPE SORBET

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate until chilled., Place the cantaloupe, lemon juice and sugar syrup in a food processor; cover and process for 2-3 minutes or until blended., Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to a freezer container; freeze for 4 hours or until firm.

CANTALOUPE SORBET

Steps:

• Combine sugar and water in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Bring to boil. Transfer to 11x7x2-inch glass dish and chill until cold, about 2 hours.
• Puree cantaloupe in blender until smooth. Add to sugar syrup in dish and stir until well blended. Freeze until almost firm, stirring occasionally, at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Transfer cantaloupe mixture to large bowl. Using electric mixer, beat until fluffy. Return to freezer and freeze until firm (do not stir), at least 3 hours or overnight. (Sorbet can be prepared 3 days ahead.) Cover and keep frozen.

CREAMY CANTALOUPE POPS

Steps:

• Place cantaloupe in a blender. Cover and process until smooth; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the cream and sugar. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. , Stir in pureed cantaloupe. Pour 1/4 cup into each mold; insert the Popsicle sticks. Freeze until firm.

CANTALOUPE ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, blend cantaloupe until smooth, Set aside.
• In a saucepan, dissolve gelatin in hot water ans stir until smooth, Let stand to cool.
• Beat egg yolks until smooth.
• Add cream or milk, 3/4 of the sugar, mango juice, and vanilla.
• Add to cantaloupe mixture along with the dissolved gelatin and blend for 1 minute.
• Beat egg whites until stiff and fluffy, Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and beat for 30 seconds.
• Add blender mixture and fold in egg whites.
• Put into plastic container, cover and freeze until firm.
• Banana, mango, coconut or other tropical fruits can be substituted for the cantaloupe.