MELON MEDLEY WITH SWEET ROSE WATER CREAM

Melon Medley with Sweet Rose Water Cream image

Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound cream cheese
One 8-ounce can evaporated milk
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons rose water
Pinch salt
Zest of 1 lime plus 1 tablespoon lime juice
1 vanilla bean, scraped
1 cantaloupe, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 honeydew melon, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium seedless watermelon, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
Pinch salt
Leaf clusters from 1/2 bunch fresh basil
Leaves from 1/2 bunch fresh mint

Steps:

For the sweet rose water cream: Combine cream cheese, evaporated milk, honey, rose water, salt, lime zest and juice and vanilla seeds in the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat on low speed until everything has come together, then increase speed to medium, then high. Mix until the cream is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
For the melon medley: Evenly distribute melon cubes on a large serving platter so that the variety of colors is visible. Spread cream out on top of melons with a spatula and sprinkle with salt. Garnish the melons with the basil clusters and mint leaves. Serve immediately.