Cantaloupe Sea Salt Cream (Printable View)

Ripe cantaloupe purée folded into sweetened cream and finished with flaky sea salt for a refreshing chilled treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 medium ripe cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cubed (about 3 cups)

→ Cream Mixture

02 - 1 cup heavy cream
03 - 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
04 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Flavor Enhancers

06 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus extra for finishing

→ Garnish (optional)

07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Additional cantaloupe balls or cubes

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the cubed cantaloupe in a blender and purée until completely smooth.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and sea salt until combined.
03 - Fold the cantaloupe purée into the cream mixture until fully incorporated.
04 - Transfer the mixture into serving glasses or bowls. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the cream to set.
05 - Before serving, garnish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, fresh mint leaves, and additional cantaloupe cubes or balls if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The salt transforms cantaloupe from something you eat halfheartedly at brunch into a dessert that makes people go quiet and ask for seconds
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes but tastes like you spent hours thinking about flavor balance
02 -
  • The chilling time is not optional. I've tried serving this after just an hour in the fridge and it's fine but it's not transformative. Give it the full two hours.
  • Use a light hand when folding in the purée. Overworking the mixture can make it grainy, and we want this to be as smooth as possible.
03 -
  • Make this the morning of the day you're serving it. It holds up well for 24 hours but after that the texture starts to break down slightly.
  • If your cantaloupe is especially sweet, reduce the granulated sugar to 1 tablespoon. You can always add more but you can't take it away.

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