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Grandma's Melon Meringue: Fluffy Coffee Dessert in a Melon
Discover Grandma's secret recipe for a unique melon meringue dessert. This fluffy, sweet treat combines light meringue with a coffee surprise, all served beautifully inside a fresh melon. Perfect for a refreshing and creative dessert, especially enjoyable for outdoor meals.
#Meringue
#Melon
#Coffee
#Dessert
#Outdoor Cooking
#Grandma's Recipe
#Easy Dessert
#Fluffy
Finished Melon Meringue Dessert
Recipe Information
15m
Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
2
Servings
Medium
Creative Dessert
English
Nutrition (per serving)
250
Calories
5g
Protein
40g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Close-up of Torched Meringue Peaks
Ingredients
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Servings: 2
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Meringue being Piped into Melon
Instructions
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- Carefully halve the melon and scoop out all the seeds. Use a spoon to gently scrape out a small amount of flesh from the center to create a slightly larger cavity.5m
Preview5mPreviewCarefully halve the melon and scoop out all the seeds. Use a spoon to gently scrape out a small amount of flesh from the center to create a slightly larger cavity. - Brew a strong cup of coffee and allow it to cool completely. This can be done in advance to save time.2m
Preview2mPreviewBrew a strong cup of coffee and allow it to cool completely. This can be done in advance to save time. - In a clean, dry bowl, combine egg whites and a pinch of salt. Beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form. Gently fold in the vanilla extract.8m
Preview8mPreviewIn a clean, dry bowl, combine egg whites and a pinch of salt. Beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat until stiff, glossy peaks form. Gently fold in the vanilla extract. - Pour the cooled brewed coffee into the hollowed-out melon halves. Carefully spoon or pipe the meringue mixture on top of the coffee, covering it completely and creating decorative peaks.3mPreview3mPreviewPour the cooled brewed coffee into the hollowed-out melon halves. Carefully spoon or pipe the meringue mixture on top of the coffee, covering it completely and creating decorative peaks.
- Serve immediately for a fresh dessert. Optionally, use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the meringue peaks for added flavor and appearance, then serve.2m
Preview2mPreviewServe immediately for a fresh dessert. Optionally, use a kitchen torch to lightly brown the meringue peaks for added flavor and appearance, then serve.
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