Description
A refreshing no-bake dessert that showcases the sweet essence of cantaloupe, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 1 ½ cups cantaloupe purée (about ½ ripe cantaloupe)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) unflavored gelatin
- 2 tbsp cold water
- Whipped cream
- Fresh cantaloupe balls
- Honey (for drizzling)
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well mixed.
- Firmly press the mixture into a 9-inch pie dish to form a crust and chill in the refrigerator.
- Sprinkle the gelatin over cold water in a small bowl and let it bloom for 5 minutes.
- Microwave the bloomed gelatin for 10-15 seconds until dissolved and cool slightly.
- Puree the cantaloupe until smooth, measuring 1 ½ cups for the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cantaloupe puree to the cream cheese mixture and mix until combined.
- Stir in the cooled gelatin until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and gently fold it into the cantaloupe mixture.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust, smooth out the surface, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until set.
- Before serving, decorate with whipped cream, cantaloupe balls, honey drizzle, and mint leaves.
Notes
Use ripe cantaloupe for the best flavor. Ensure all ingredients are well chilled for perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cantaloupe, no-bake pie, summer dessert, easy dessert, refreshing dessert