Frosted Melon Mold

Name: Frosted Melon Mold
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cantaloupe or 1 muskmelon; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package lemon gelatin; 2 cups water, boiling; 6 ounces cream cheese, softened; milk; mixed salad green

Submitted by Molly53

"A little bit fussy but great fun to make. From the Wisconsin Dutch chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. Chilling time not included in preparation time."

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

1 cantaloupe or 1 muskmelon
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package lemon gelatin
2 cups water, boiling
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
milk
mixed salad green

directions

Peel whole melon; cut a slice from one end and scoop out seeds and membranes.
Turn upside down and drain.
Dissolve gelatin in boiling water and cool; pour into melon and refrigerate until gelatin is firm.
Mix softened cream cheese with just sufficient milk to make spreading consistency; frost the entire outside of melon.
Serve in slices on salad greens dressed with Recipe #314755 or the dressing of your choice.