What to cook from melon: delicious dishes for the summer (+ bonus video)

Juicy melon is a real symbol of summer. It has a special taste and honey aroma. And often this fruit is used to prepare a variety of dishes. We in joy-pup will tell you what to cook from a melon.

Watch the bonus video of a delicious melon dessert

Ice cream with melon and mint

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped melon (no skin or seeds)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint (chopped)

Step by step preparation:

• In a blender, mix the chopped melon and sugar. Grind until you get a puree.
• Add cream and vanilla extract to melon puree. Stir until a homogeneous mass is obtained.
• Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to instructions.
• Sprinkle with fresh mint before serving.

Melon charlotte

Ingredients:

• 4 cups chopped melon (no skin or seeds)
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar for decoration

Step by step preparation:

• In a bowl, beat eggs with sugar until fluffy.
• Add chopped melon and stir gently.
• Gradually add flour, salt and baking powder to the dough, mixing until a homogeneous dough forms.
• Pour the batter into a baking dish and bake at 180°C for about 40-45 minutes, or until the charlotte is golden and dried out.
• Sprinkle the finished charlotte with powdered sugar before serving.

Melon fritters

Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped melon (no skin or seeds)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Vegetable oil for frying

Step by step preparation:

• In a bowl, beat the egg with milk and sugar.
• Add chopped melon and mix well.
• Gradually add flour, baking powder and cinnamon, mixing until smooth.
• Heat up a frying pan with vegetable oil.
• Spoon the batter into the skillet and fry until golden brown on both sides.
• Set aside on paper towel to get rid of excess oil.
• Serve warm, sprinkled with sugar or with maple syrup.

Melon salad

Ingredients:

• 4 cups chopped melon (no skin or seeds)
• 1 cucumber (sliced)
• 1 red onion (thinly sliced)
• 200 g feta (cut into cubes)
• 1/4 cup mint leaves
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step by step preparation:

• In a large bowl, combine chopped melon, cucumber, red onion and feta.
• Add mint leaves.
• In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Pour this dressing over the salad and toss gently.
• Serve immediately to keep fresh and crunchy.

To be continued…