Name: Watermelon Basket
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 1 large watermelon (10 pounds) -; 1 medium honeydew, cut into balls -; 3 cups white cranberry juice -; 1 cup light corn syrup -; 2 tablespoons lime juice -; FRUIT DIP: -; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened -; 1/4 cup 2% milk -; 3 tablespoons sugar -; 3 tablespoons lemon juice -; 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom -

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30 min.

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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.