Strawberries and Melon in Plum Wine
Elevate your dessert game with this luxurious and refreshing recipe for Strawberries and Melon in Plum Wine. Perfect for summer gatherings, this fruit-forward dish combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries and juicy melon with the aromatic elegance of plum wine and a drizzle of golden honey. Bright notes of lemon zest and fresh mint add a layer of zing and herbal complexity, making every bite a burst of flavor. Served chilled over ice, this no-cook delicacy takes just 15 minutes to prepare, making it an easy yet impressive treat. Whether enjoyed as a light dessert or a palate-cleansing snack, this recipe is a celebration of seasonal fruits and sophisticated simplicity. Keywords: Strawberry dessert, melon recipes, plum wine, refreshing summer treats, quick no-cook dessert.
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Ingredients
- 250 g Strawberries
- 1 medium Cantaloupe or honeydew melon
- 240 ml Plum wine
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 5 Fresh mint leaves
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 2 cups Ice cubes
Directions
Step 1
Wash and hull the strawberries. Slice them into halves (or quarters if the strawberries are large). Set aside in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Cut the melon in half and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Using a melon baller or a spoon, carve out small bite-sized pieces of the melon. Add the melon pieces to the bowl with the strawberries.
Step 3
In a small mixing bowl, combine the plum wine and honey. Stir well until the honey is dissolved completely.
Step 4
Pour the plum wine mixture over the strawberries and melon. Gently toss to coat all the fruit evenly.
Step 5
Add the fresh mint leaves and lemon zest to the bowl. Stir gently to combine. Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 6
When ready to serve, fill four serving glasses or bowls with a handful of ice cubes. Spoon the strawberries, melon, and wine mixture over the ice cubes.
Step 7
Garnish with extra mint leaves if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy your refreshing Strawberries and Melon in Plum Wine!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2343.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 942.3 |
| Total Fat 3.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 258.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 181.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 159.4g | |
| Protein 15.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 315.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 4184.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories