Best Honeydew In Cardamom Lime Syrup With Vanilla Cream Recipes

VANILLA CREAM

Steps:

• In a small food processor blend cream ingredients and a pinch salt until very smooth, about 1 minute. Chill cream, covered, at least 3 hours and up to 24.

CARDAMOM CREAM

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring 1 cup of heavy cream and the cardamom to a boil. Reduce until only 1/4 cup remains. Allow to cool. Reserve. Whip the remaining 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Stir in the reserved mixture. Chill until ready to serve.

HONEYDEW IN CARDAMOM LIME SYRUP WITH VANILLA CREAM

Steps:

• In a small saucepan simmer syrup ingredients, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat and cool syrup completely. Discard zest. Syrup may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
• Just before serving, in a medium bowl combine melon balls with syrup and divide mixture among 6 stemmed glasses. Top each serving with a generous dollop of cream and garnish with grated zest.

LIME HONEYDEW SORBET

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, combine honeydew and sugar; cover and process until sugar is dissolved. Add the remaining ingredients; cover and process until blended. , Freeze in an ice cream freezer according to manufacturer's directions. Spoon mixture into a freezer-safe container; cover and freeze in the refrigerator freezer 2-4 hours before serving.

HONEYDEW SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk lime juice, honey and mint until blended. Place fruit and cucumber in a large bowl; add dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

HONEYDEW SYRUP

Steps:

• Place the honeydew pieces in a food processor or a blender. Process until very smooth. Strain the honeydew puree through a medium sieve placed over a glass measure or an open airtight container. Pour in the simple syrup, and stir to combine. Honeydew syrup may be covered and refrigerated for up to 1 day before using.