Midori-honeydew Mousse

Total Time: 26 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 cup midori melon liqueur
• 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 1 large cubed honeydew melon
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 large lemon, juice of
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• additional sweetened whipped cream (optional)
• melon ball (optional)

Recipe

• 1 place the midori in a small heavy saucepan and sprinkle the gelatin over it.
• 2 let the gelatin sit for a minute to soften, then place the pan over low heat.
• 3 cook, stirring constantly, until the gelatin is dissolved.
• 4 remove the pan from the heat and cool to room temperature.
• 5 in small batches, puree the melon until smooth and add the pureed melon to a large bowl.
• 6 with a whisk, beat in the midori mixture, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and well mixed.
• 7 with chilled beaters in a clean bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
• 8 fold the whipped cream into the honeydew mixture.
• 9 spoon into a serving bowl or individual serving dishes.
• 10 chill for at least 2 hours before serving with the sweetened whipped cream and melon balls if desired.