Mixed melon with honeyed ricotta

3
Points®
Total Time
7 min
Prep
7 min
Cook
0 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
Creamy honey-sweetened ricotta gives the mixed melon a dose of decadence in this dish that can work as a quick breakfast, snack, or dessert—it takes just seven minutes to make. Choosing ripe melons can sometimes be tricky, so here are a few tips: For honeydew and cantaloupe, pay close attention to the smell of the melons, particularly at the bottom and the top. Melons that are ripe or approaching peak ripeness often have a sweet aroma. For watermelons, look for a yellow spot on the bottom of the melon, which is often a strong indicator of ripeness. You can also save on your prep time by using pre-cut chunks of melon available in the produce section of most supermarkets.

Ingredients

Fat free ricotta cheese

2 cup(s)

Honey

1 Tbsp

Honey

1 tsp

Vanilla extract

2 tsp

Ground nutmeg

¼ tsp

Cantaloupe

4 cup(s), diced, cubed

Honeydew melon

4 cup(s), ball(s), cubed

Watermelon

4 cup(s), cubed

Toasted wheat germ

¼ cup(s)

Instructions

  1. Stir together the ricotta, honey, vanilla, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Toss together the cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon in a large bowl. Divide evenly among 4 dessert dishes.
  2. Spoon the ricotta mixture evenly over the fruit and sprinkle evenly with the wheat germ. Yields 3 cups melon cubes, 1⁄2 cup ricotta mixture, and 1 tablespoon wheat germ per serving.