Watermelon Basket
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Cooking:
30 min.
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Servings per container:
3
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Ingredients for - Watermelon Basket

1. 1 large watermelon (10 pounds) -
2. 1 medium honeydew, cut into balls -
3. 3 cups white cranberry juice -
4. 1 cup light corn syrup -
5. 2 tablespoons lime juice -
6. FRUIT DIP: -
7. 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened -
8. 1/4 cup 2% milk -
9. 3 tablespoons sugar -
10. 3 tablespoons lemon juice -
11. 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom -

How to cook deliciously - Watermelon Basket

1. Stage

With a sharp knife, cut a thin slice from the bottom of the watermelon so it sits flat. Mark a horizontal cutting line 2 in. above center and around the melon.

2. Stage

For handle, score a 1-1/2-in.-wide strip across the top of melon, connecting both sides to the horizontal line. With a long sharp knife, cut all the way through the rind above the cutting line in a zigzag pattern.

3. Stage

Carefully lift off the side pieces. Remove fruit from both sections and cut into balls. Refrigerate the basket.

4. Stage

In a large bowl, combine watermelon and honeydew balls. In another bowl, whisk cranberry juice, corn syrup and lime juice until blended; pour over melon balls. Cover and chill for 3 hours.

5. Stage

Drain; spoon melon into watermelon basket. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and milk until smooth. Beat in sugar, lemon juice and cardamom; serve with melon.