Minted Melon Balls

This International appetizer features Melon, ripe but firm, Cantaloupe, ribe but firm, Cointreau or orange-flavored. The flavors come together beautifully. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 40

Calories: 16.9

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

This International appetizer features Melon, ripe but firm, Cantaloupe, ribe but firm, Cointreau or orange-flavored. The flavors come together beautifully. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

1 Spanish Melon, ripe but firm
1 Cantaloupe, ribe but firm
1/3 cup Cointreau or orange-flavored

Directions

1
brandy 1/3 c Fresh mint leaves, chopped Cut melons in half.
2
Scoop out seeds with wooden spoon.
3
Using melon ball scoop,
4
cut as many balls from each melon as possible, trying to keep balls uniform in size and whole.
5
Add brandy, stir well (but gently) and refrigerate until ready to use.
6
Serve from a bowl with small decorative picks

Nutrition Facts

Servings 40

Amount Per Serving
Calories 16.9kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4.4g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 3.4g
Protein 0.3g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, balls, but, cantaloupe, cointreau, firm, fruits, international, melon, minted, orangeflavored, ribe, ripe, title, vegan

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/minted-melon-balls/