Best Melon With Coconut Milk Recipes

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MELON WITH COCONUT MILK



Melon with Coconut Milk image

Categories     Blender     Dessert     Quick & Easy     Low Sodium     Lime     Melon     Coconut     Summer     Chill     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

a 3 1/2-ounce can (about 1 cup) sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup boiling water
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
4 cups julienne strips of honeydew melon, cantaloupe, Persian melon, or casaba or a combination, chilled

Steps:

  • In a blender purée the coconut with the water and the zest at high speed for 1 minute, let the mixture stand for 10 minutes, and force it through a fine sieve set over a bowl, pressing hard on the solids. Chill the coconut milk, covered, until it is very cold. Put the melon in a serving bowl, pour the coconut milk over it, and serve the dessert immediately.

CASABA MELON WITH COCONUT MILK



Casaba Melon with Coconut Milk image

This tropical mixture of creamy coconut milk spiked with lime juice and sweet melon makes for a marvelous summer dessert. Try it with your favorite melon if you cannot get the very sweet casaba melon in your area. The simple sauce works well with all melons.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces coconut milk
1 lime, zest and juice of,finely grated
4 cups cubed casaba melon
1/4 cup toasted shredded coconut
additional lime zest (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix together the coconut milk, lime juice, and zest in a large bowl until well mixed.
  • Add the melon and toss well.
  • Chill for at least one hour, and up to three hours.
  • Garnish with the toasted coconut and lime zest and serve chilled.

COCONUT MELON



Coconut Melon image

Make and share this Coconut Melon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Dessert

Time 8m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/4 cup coconut
1 honeydew melon, scooped in balls or diced

Steps:

  • In bowl, mix milk, sugar and lime juice.
  • Stir well.
  • Chill until ready to use.
  • Place melon in lg bowl.
  • Add coconut and stir gently to combine.
  • Add coconut milk mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.3, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 13.8, Sodium 66.9, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 32.7, Protein 3.2

HONEYDEW MELON IN COCONUT MILK



Honeydew Melon in Coconut Milk image

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Lime     Honeydew     Coconut     Summer     Chill     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (13- to 14-ounce) can well-stirred unsweetened coconut milk
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
1 large honeydew melon (5 pounds), chilled
Garnish: julienned lime zest
Special equipment: a melon-ball cutter

Steps:

  • Stir together coconut milk, sugar, and lime juice in a small metal bowl until sugar is dissolved, then quick-chill in a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes.
  • Halve melon and discard seeds. Scoop melon into balls with cutter.
  • Divide melon among 8 serving dishes, then pour coconut milk over top. Serve immediately.

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