Cantaloupe, Honeydew, and Almond Bombe

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
6%
Cantaloupe, Honeydew, and Almond Bombe
45 min.
10
469kcal

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Delight your senses with a refreshing and elegant dessert that's perfect for any occasion—the Cantaloupe, Honeydew, and Almond Bombe. This stunning bombe not only looks impressive on the table but is also a wholesome treat that caters to various dietary needs. Beautifully layered with tropical flavors, it features luscious cantaloupe and honeydew sorbets complemented by a creamy almond ice cream, making it gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this dessert combines naturally sweet fruits with a hint of nostalgia from the almond extract, creating a harmonious balance that's both indulgent and guilt-free. The toasted slivered almonds add a delightful crunch, enhancing the overall texture and flavor profile of this dessert. It’s an ideal choice for summer gatherings, dinner parties, or even as a light dessert after a hearty meal.

Not only is the preparation fun, but it also allows you to showcase your culinary skills, impressing your family and friends with minimal effort. With a make-ahead option that lets you prepare the sorbets two days in advance, you'll save time without sacrificing quality. Dive into this refreshing bombe and treat yourself to an exquisite experience that celebrates the delightful tastes of fresh melons and creamy almond goodness.

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon almond extract 
  • cups cantaloupe ripe cubed ()
  • cups wedges honeydew melon ripe cubed ()
  • 0.3 cup juice of lime fresh
  • ounces slivered almonds toasted
  • 1.3 cups sugar 
  • pint whipped cream softened
  • 10 servings vegetable oil for brushing mold
  • 1.3 cups water 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • kitchen towels
  • ice cream machine

Directions

  1. Bring sugar and water to a boil in a 1-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Remove from heat and cool syrup.
  3. Purée cantaloupe with 2 tablespoons lime juice in a blender, then transfer to a bowl and stir in 1 cup sugar syrup. Purée honeydew with remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice in cleaned blender, then transfer to another bowl and stir in remaining cup sugar syrup. Chill both mixtures, covered, until cold, about 2 hours.
  4. Freeze sorbets separately in ice cream maker.
  5. Transfer to airtight containers and freeze until firm but still spreadable, about 30 minutes.
  6. Lightly brush mold with vegetable oil and freeze mold 30 minutes. While mold chills, put vanilla ice cream in refrigerator 20 minutes to soften.
  7. Pulse almonds in a food processor until finely ground (do not grind to a paste).
  8. Stir together almonds, ice cream, and almond extract until blended.
  9. Spread evenly onto bottom and up sides of chilled mold. (If ice cream begins to melt, freeze 10 minutes.) Freeze ice cream until firm, about 30 minutes.
  10. Spread honeydew sorbet in an even layer over ice cream and freeze until sorbet is firm, about 20 minutes. Fill center with cantaloupe sorbet, pressing in firmly, and smooth top. Cover mold with plastic wrap and freeze until hardened, at least 8 hours.
  11. To serve, unwrap mold and invert bombe onto a chilled serving platter. Wet a kitchen towel with hot water, quickly wring it dry, and drape over pan 30 seconds. Lift off pan, then peel off plastic wrap and put bombe in refrigerator 10 minutes to soften.
  12. ·Sorbets can be made 2 days ahead of assembling bombe. Soften in refrigerator before using.·Assembled bombe can be frozen up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories469kcal
Protein5.3%
Fat54.1%
Carbs40.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.86
Glycemic Load
27.79
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
13.206956630168%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.49mg
Catechin
0.25mg
Epigallocatechin
0.53mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.11mg
Luteolin
0.31mg
Isorhamnetin
0.52mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.11mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:469.49kcal
23.47%
Fat:29.33g
45.12%
Saturated Fat:6.14g
38.37%
Carbohydrates:49.54g
16.51%
Net Carbohydrates:46.04g
16.74%
Sugar:44.16g
49.07%
Cholesterol:20.82mg
6.94%
Sodium:60.54mg
2.63%
Alcohol:0.02g
100%
Alcohol %:0.01%
100%
Protein:6.47g
12.93%
Vitamin E:6.41mg
42.74%
Vitamin A:1842.79IU
36.86%
Vitamin K:28.21µg
26.86%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.42%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.34%
Magnesium:70.65mg
17.66%
Vitamin C:13.45mg
16.3%
Phosphorus:157.89mg
15.79%
Fiber:3.49g
13.97%
Copper:0.27mg
13.64%
Calcium:122.37mg
12.24%
Potassium:400.19mg
11.43%
Zinc:1.2mg
7.99%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.54%
Vitamin B3:1.26mg
6.29%
Folate:24.88µg
6.22%
Iron:1.04mg
5.78%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.07%
Vitamin B5:0.48mg
4.79%
Selenium:2.89µg
4.12%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
3.08%
Source:Epicurious