Melon and plum compote with vanilla cream recipe

Melon and Plum Compote with Vanilla Cream recipe

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Recipe intro

The Melon and Plum Compote with Vanilla Cream is a delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of melons and plums with the creamy richness of vanilla. This recipe is perfect for those looking for a refreshing and light treat during the summer months. The compote is made by gently simmering the fruits with a touch of sugar and lemon juice, creating a luscious syrupy texture. The dish is completed with a dollop of homemade vanilla cream, adding a velvety smoothness to each spoonful.

Keywords: Melon, Plum, Compote, Vanilla Cream, Refreshing.

Melon and plum compote with vanilla cream recipe details

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Ingredients

150 g	crème fraîche
1 pack(s)	vanilla sugar
500 g	rock melon pulp, cut into 2cm cubes
4	plums, pitted and chopped roughly
2 stalk(s)	cinnamon
75 g	sugar
200 ml	orange juice
3 sprig(s)	lemon balm
25 g	butter

Instructions

Stir the vanilla sugar into the crème fraîche. Chop the lemon balm.

In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the cinnamon and the plums. Stir fry the plums for 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with the sugar and cook stirring until caramelized. Remove from the pan and set aside. Discard the cinnamon.

Pour the orange juice into the saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the plums and the melon to the juice and cook for 2 minutes. Take from heat and allow to cool.

Serve the compote, sprinkled with the lemon balm, together with the vanilla cream.

Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 10 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a