Cantaloupe A La Mode

Cantaloupe A La Mode

This special dessert is a refreshing finale to a warm-weather meal. —Nancy Walker, Granite City, Illinois

Calories
228
Carbohydrates
20g
Protein
25g
Potassium
314mg
Fiber
5g
Sugar
4g

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 2 small cantaloupes, halved and seeded
  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • Fresh mint, optional

Direction

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add blueberries; cook until heated through. Fill cantaloupe with ice cream; top with sauce. Garnish with mint if desired.