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Mousse of Cantaloupe

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Keyword cantaloupe, prosciutto
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Refrigerate: 2 hours
Servings: 4 people
Calories 434 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cantaloupe 1 cantaloupe small
  • 7 ounces prosciutto 7 ounces prosciutto
  • 4 prosciutto 4 slices of thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese 4 ounces cream cheese
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Instructions

  1. Clean the cantaloupe by removing the outer skin and all the internal seeds. Cut into chunks.

  2. In a blender add the butter and the prosciutto and blend at medium speed until it all blends well, about 30 seconds. 

  3. Add the cream cheese and blend for another 30 -40 seconds. Add the cantaloupe chunks and blend until reduced to a creamy consistency.

  4. Refrigerate for 3-4 hours before serving. Place in a small glass half way, add 1 slice of prosciutto to each glass.

Nutrition Facts
Mousse of Cantaloupe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 495mg 21%
Potassium 521mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 11g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin A 104.8%
Vitamin C 61.4%
Calcium 4%
Iron 3.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.