WATERMELON BASKET

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To make a watermelon basket, start by cutting the watermelon into shape. Then, fill it with melon balls to serve with a creamy dip. -Christine Johnson, Ricetown, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 32 servings (about 1-1/3 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large watermelon (10 pounds)
1 medium honeydew, cut into balls
3 cups white cranberry juice
1 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons lime juice
FRUIT DIP:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice from the bottom of watermelon with a sharp knife so it sits flat. Mark horizontal cutting line 2 in. above center and around the melon. , For handle, score a 1-1/2-in.-wide strip across the top of melon, connecting both sides to the horizontal line. With a long sharp knife, cut all the way through the rind above the cutting line in a zigzag pattern., Carefully lift off the side pieces. Remove fruit from both sections and cut into balls. Refrigerate the basket., In a large bowl, combine watermelon and honeydew balls. In another bowl, whisk cranberry juice, corn syrup and lime juice until blended; pour over melon balls. Cover and chill for 3 hours., Drain; spoon melon into watermelon basket. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and milk until smooth. Beat in sugar, lemon juice and cardamom; serve with melon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 41mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Leon Molla
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat more fruit.


krishtina bhatta
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I love the combination of the watermelon, fruit, and yogurt. It's the perfect summer snack.


Ramsaran Mahara
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Hazrat Usman
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I will definitely be making this again. It's a great way to use up leftover watermelon.


Taha gul
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it.


Wishal Anwar
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This watermelon basket is the perfect summer treat! It's refreshing, delicious, and healthy.


Nollywood Movie TV
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends.


koky
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's beautiful and delicious!


MuDaSsAr ALi_120
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This was a great way to use up some leftover watermelon. It was also a healthy and refreshing snack.


Patrine kinowa
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I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I loved this recipe! The combination of the watermelon, fruit, and yogurt was perfect.


Thalia Espino
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make with my kids. They loved helping me scoop out the watermelon and arrange the fruit.


Miroj Tamang
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I made this watermelon basket for a picnic and it was perfect! It was so refreshing and easy to eat.


Aleksandra Koteli
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This watermelon basket was a huge hit at my party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.