This cantaloupe dessert is incredibly unique; it is filled with fresh mango, kiwi, and strawberries along with a coconut mixture that sets to a firm consistency. Sliced into wedges, you can see all of the colors from the different types of fruit.
To make this cantaloupe dessert, you hollow out a whole cantaloupe before filling it with a mixture of diced strawberries, kiwi, and mango. Then, you cook coconut milk with agar-agar and honey before pouring it over the fruit in the cantaloupe and placing it in the fridge until the milk mixture is set. Finally, the cantaloupe is sliced into wedges to serve.
What is Cantaloupe Dessert?
This cantaloupe dessert is a fresh fruit dessert involving a whole cantaloupe. The cantaloupe is filled with a mixture of diced fruit including ripe strawberries, mango, and kiwi, and the coconut milk mixture is poured on top which sets to a jello-like consistency.
Pro Tips
- Choose a ripe cantaloupe as it will taste the best and it will be easier to scoop out the inner seeds.
- Dice the strawberries, mango, and kiwi small enough that it is easy to place in the hollow cantaloupe.
- To make this dessert fully vegan, you could replace the honey with maple syrup.
- Allow the cantaloupe to sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving, which will ensure that the filling sets and is easy to slice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Use Other Types of Fruit in the Filling?
Yes, you definitely could! Just make sure that whatever you choose is ripe and flavorful, and that you use fruit that has contrasting colors. Good options include fresh apricots, raspberries, blueberries, diced pineapple, and red or green grapes.
Can I Use Gelatin Instead of Agar-agar?
Yes, you could as long as you aren’t vegan. Additionally, since agar-agar sets much more quickly than gelatin, you will likely need to use more gelatin powder than agar-agar. A general rule of thumb is to replace every teaspoon of agar-agar with 1 tbsp of gelatin depending on how set you would like the filling to be.
Can I Use a Different Type of Melon?
The best option to use instead of cantaloupe would be a honeydew melon, since it has a similar size and texture.
How to Store the Cantaloupe Dessert
You can tightly wrap the cantaloupe with plastic wrap before storing it in the fridge. It should stay fresh for up to 3 to 5 days depending on how ripe the fruit is that you started with.
Ingredients
How to Make the Cantaloupe Dessert
Slice the top off the cantaloupe and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Chop the strawberries, kiwi, and mango.
Slice the top off the cantaloupe and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Chop the strawberries, kiwi, and mango.
Place the chopped fruit in the hollowed cantaloupe.
Place the chopped fruit in the hollowed cantaloupe.
Combine the coconut milk, agar-agar, and honey in a pot, and heat it on the stove until it comes to a boil. Pour it into the hollow cantaloupe. Refrigerate the cantaloupe until the filling is set, about 30 minutes.
Combine the coconut milk, agar-agar, and honey in a pot, and heat it on the stove until it comes to a boil. Pour it into the hollow cantaloupe. Refrigerate the cantaloupe until the filling is set, about 30 minutes.
Cut into wedges, and serve and enjoy!
Cut into wedges, and serve and enjoy!
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