Cantaloupe melba
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients:
- 2 c Fresh raspberries*
- 1/3 c Sugar
- 2 tb Orange-flavored liqueur**
- 2 ea Cantaloupes
- 3 c Raspberry sherbet
Instructions:
* Or unsweetened frozen raspberries defrosted **Or raspberry-flavored brandy (optional) In a blender or food processor whirl raspberries until pureed. Pour through a sieve to remove seeds. Stir sugar and liqueur (if used) into puree and mix well; cover and chill. Halve cantaloupes and remove seeds; peel and cut into thin slices. Line each of 8 small dessert bowls or goblets with 3 or 4 melon slices. Top melon with a scoop of sherbet and pour 2 tablespoons chilled raspberry sauce over sherbet. Raspberry sherbet in goblets lined with sliced cantaloupe and topped with Melba sauce would make a memorable finale for a menu featuring an egg and cheese dish. Per Serving (including liqueur): 2 grams protein 45 grams carbohydrate no cholesterol 186 calories.



