Japanese Melon Ice Cream, #SundaySupper

NinjaBaker — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 22:59:48 +0000

“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.”
~Winston Churchill (former English Prime Minister)

If one believes the wisdom of former Prime Minister Winston Churchill, Japan is flawless! Every trip back to my hometown of Tokyo reveals revolutionary change. It’s an odd feeling to be gazing at futuristic architecture. Yet, sensing the familiarity of the surroundings in my bones. Has this ever happened to you?

Japanese temples, shrines and palaces, however, seem to be permanent fixtures. Ditto to the attitude about fruit. Particularly Japanese melons. Forever the fancy Japanese melons have been fancied and expensive! The melons also figure into corporate and family budgets as reciprocation for generous favors.

In Japan, the best melon is from Yubari, Hokkaido. If you really want to show your appreciation you give a hybrid Yubari melon. (A mix between a cantaloupe and other melons.) AND presented in a box.

Production of Yubari, Musk, Crown, Prince and all other melon varieties are limited due to Japan’s rugged terrain and climate. Controlled temperature melon hot houses are also costly. Plus, in Japan, slightly bruised or blemished melons are discarded in favor of their more attractive cousins. Less availability, more demand equals high market clamor and value, right?

For those living in Japan and craving melon, there is melon ice cream. (There’s a melon soda, too!) Inspired by Reve de Chef, I created my own version of Japanese melon ice cream. Fresh melon tidbits kiss rich vanilla ice cream. It is the ultimate summertime treat.

Scroll down and you’ll see Japanese Melon Ice Cream is one of many sweets offered for tonight’s nostalgia inspired Sunday Supper. You’ll also see that Coleen of The Red Head Baker has lined up quite a delectable spread. If you’d like to see your dessert or special dish on the SundaySupper table, scroll down for details.

Japanese Melon Ice Cream

Melon giving is seen as one of the most generous gifts in Japan. Japanese melons are also one of the most expensive fruits in the world. Luckily, the lovely Japanese melon flavor can still be enjoyed in ice cream. (For a lot less money!) Here's a recipe inspired by Reve de Chef.

Ingredients:

1 Sugar Kiss Melon
1 Lemon
5 cups vanilla ice cream
½ Honeydew Melon
Raspberries, optional garnish

Directions:

Scoop out the inside of a Sugar Kiss Melon (or your favorite melon.) Discard the seeds. Save the melon juice. With a melon scooper, scoop out Sugar Kiss Melon balls. Sprinkle with lemon juice.
Working quickly line the sides of the melon with 2½ cups of vanilla ice cream. (Chocolate or any fruit flavored ice cream would work well, too.) Quickly put the ice cream packed Sugar Kiss Melon into the freezer. Did I mention you need to work quickly? ; )
Discard the seeds and scoop out the Honeydew Melon with a melon scooper. Save the juice.
In a blender, combine the remaining 2½ cups of vanilla ice cream with 3 tablespoons melon juice and 5 tablespoons of melon balls. (Less than 30 seconds.) Pour the melon ice cream into vanilla ice cream lined Sugar Kiss Melon. Freeze overnight.
Garnish with melon balls and raspberries.

Beverages

Blueberry Lavender Lemonade by Beauty and the Beets
Natural Pink Pineapple Lemonade by Food Lust People Love

Breakfast

Rhubarb Muffins by Wholistic Woman
Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast by Cindy's Recipes and Writings

Appetizers

Gazpacho Shooters by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Grilled BLT Kebabs by Eat, Drink and be Tracy
Strawberry Fruit Dip by Books n’ Cooks

Main Dishes

Classic Shrimp Roll Sliders by Crazed Mom
How to Cook Hot Dogs by Life Tastes Good
Wiener Schnitzel by Caroline's Cooking

Side Dishes

Baked Beans by Magnolia Days
Creamy Ranch Potato Salad by Dash of Evans
Grilled Zucchini Salad by Sunday Supper Movement
Seven-Layer Salad with Bacon and Peas by The Hungry Goddess
Southern Fried Squash by Peaceful Cooking
Spätzlesalat (German Spaetzle Pasta Salad) by Tara's Multicultural Table
Summer's Best Tomato Cucumber Salad by Delaware Girl Eats

Desserts

Ambrosia Salad by Angels Home Sweet Homestead
Bavarian Almonds by Palatable Pastime
Blueberry Cobbler by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
Boardwalk Funnel Cake by The Redhead Baker
Buttermilk Pound Cake by Renee's Kitchen Adventures
DIY Drumsticks by A Mind Full Mom
Double Corn Buttermilk Cake by What Smells So Good?
Frosted Grapes by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Gluten Free S'mores Magic Bars by Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Homemade Banana Pudding by Cooking with Carlee
Homemade Drumsticks by Pies and Plots
Japanese Melon Ice Cream by Ninja Baker
Lemon Coconut Bars by The Finer Cookie
Lemonade Pie with Sugar Cone Crust by Dizzy, Busy and Hungry
Poke Cake by Our Good Life
Maple Sugar Candy by Grumpy's Honeybunch
Mom's Rhubarb Cake by Monica's Table
Nana’s No-Bake Cheesecake Squares by The Crumby Cupcake
Pineapple Upside Down Cake by The Freshman Cook
Pudding Pops by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
Root Beer Float Ice Cream Sandwiches by My Imperfect Kitchen
Sherbet Float by Cookin' Mimi
Strawberry Jello Angel Food Cake by A Day in the Life on the Farm
Strawberry Jello Pie by Tramplingrose
Tita’s Fruit Dessert by Basic N Delicious
Toasted Coconut Puppy Chow by Helpful Homemade
Watergate Salad by Flavor Mosaic

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Wishing you Japanese melons and all things fancy!

The Ninja Baker

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Japanese Melon Ice Cream, #SundaySupper

“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” ~Winston Churchill (former English Prime Minister)

“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.”
~Winston Churchill (former English Prime Minister)