If you are someone who loves sweets and cantaloupe, don’t miss this article, because TasteVN will introduce you to 2 ways to make Korean cantaloupe ice cream – Melona ice cream right at home that is still soft and flavorful to cool off on hot days. Let’s get cooking!
1. Korean cantaloupe ice cream from heavy cream
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Processing
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Korean cantaloupe ice cream from heavy cream For 3 people
Cantaloupe 300 gr Heavy cream 115 gr Condensed milk 80 ml
What is heavy cream? Where to buy it?
- Heavy cream (fat cream) is made from milk, has a higher fat content than whipping cream, usually the lowest level is around 36% – 40%.
- Heavy cream, once whipped, holds its shape better, so it is often used for decorating cakes.
- Additionally, heavy cream has a sweet taste, so during the cooking process, you should pay attention to adjust the amount of sugar accordingly!
- You can easily find heavy cream at stores selling baking ingredients, mixing ingredients, or at supermarkets and large food stores.
Tools required:
Blender, refrigerator, knife, small paper cups (or popsicle molds), wooden sticks,…
How to make Korean Melon Ice Cream from heavy cream
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Prepare the melon
Cut the melon in half, peel it, remove the seeds, and then cut it into small cubes.
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Blend the melon cream mixture
Add 115g of heavy cream into the blender, blend for about 1 – 2 minutes at medium speed until the heavy cream thickens and forms clear peaks, then transfer to a bowl.
Tip: You can whip the heavy cream using the traditional method with a whisk or a balloon whisk!Next, add the chopped melon along with 80ml of condensed milk (adjust according to taste) into the blender and blend until smooth.
Then, pour the blended melon into the whipped heavy cream and mix well to combine everything.
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Pour into molds and freeze
You pour the well-mixed mixture into small paper cups (or popsicle molds), then cover the top of the cups with a layer of aluminum foil.
Next, you make a small cut in the middle of the foil and insert a wooden popsicle stick into the mixture, finally you place the ice cream in the freezer refrigerator for about 4 – 6 hours for the ice cream to freeze.
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Final product
With just a few simple steps, you have completed the refreshing and creamy melon ice cream from heavy cream!
The ice cream has a fragrant aroma of fresh melon, with a smooth and creamy texture and a sweet taste mixed with a bit of richness from the heavy cream, which is very pleasing to the palate. This ice cream is extremely suitable for enjoying on hot sunny days!
2. Korean Melon Ice Cream from Powdered Milk
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Korean Melon Ice Cream from Powdered Milk For 2 people
Melon 200 gr Matcha powder 2 teaspoons Powdered milk 60 gr Whipping cream 50 gr Unsweetened fresh milk 150 ml Cornstarch 2 teaspoons Sugar 20 gr
What is Whipping Cream? Where to Buy?
- Whipping cream is a very popular type of fresh cream in desserts and beverages, used for decoration and to increase the richness of dishes.
- The fat content of whipping cream is usually between 38% – 40%, and it contains no sugar. Due to its soft and fluffy nature, whipping cream melts faster than other types of cream.
- You can buy whipping cream at specialty baking ingredient stores, grocery stores, supermarkets, or on e-commerce platforms.
Tools needed:
How to make Korean Melon Ice Cream from powdered milk
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Prepare and blend the melon
Cut the melon in half, remove all the seeds inside, and then cut it into small pieces or use a spoon to scoop out pieces and put them into the blender.
Mix 2 teaspoons of green tea powder with 3 tablespoons of water, stir until the powder dissolves, then add it to the blender and blend with the melon until smooth.
Tip: Matcha powder helps make the ice cream a beautiful dark green color, however, matcha has a strong aroma that may affect the flavor of the melon ice cream. Therefore, you can choose not to use matcha powder or replace it with a drop of green food coloring!
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Cook the powdered milk mixture
Mix 60g of powdered milk, 20g of sugar, 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, and 150ml of unsweetened fresh milk together, then cook on low heat, stirring until the mixture thickens.
Then, use a sieve to filter out the residue from the mixture to make it smoother.
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Mix the melon cream mixture
Use an electric mixer to whip 50g of whipping cream until it doubles in volume, and when you lift the whisk, it should form peaks that droop slightly.
Next, add the whipped cream to the powdered milk mixture and mix well. Then add the blended melon and stir until everything is combined.
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Pour into molds and freeze
The mixture after mixing can be poured into molds, place the wooden ice cream stick in the middle, then put it in the freezer refrigerator for about 4 – 6 hours until the ice cream is completely frozen.
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Final product
The Korean melon ice cream from powdered milk has been completed, with a fluffy, smooth texture that melts in the mouth.
This ice cream combines 3 flavors: rich, sweet, and fragrant from fresh melon along with milk powder and whipping cream, making it very enjoyable to eat. On hot summer days, enjoying an ice cream like this is refreshing all day long, right?
How to choose delicious, quality melons for making Korean melon ice cream
- The melons for making Korean melon ice cream should have a light green flesh, thick dark green or yellow skin, and the flesh inside turns gradually to a white-green color when ripe.
- You can check the veins on the melon skin to choose, the veins should be light green, and the denser the veins, the sweeter the melon.
- To buy good-quality melons, you should choose reputable markets or supermarkets, and you should opt for Japanese melon varieties, as they are crispy and sweet, very delicious.
What is Melona ice cream?
- Melona ice cream originated from a similarly named ice cream produced in 1992 by the Korean company Binggrae.
- Melona has a long rectangular block shape fixed on a wooden stick.
- Melona ice cream is a combination of milk, fresh cream, and the flavor of honey dew melon, along with some other additive ingredients. This ice cream is not as hard as ice but is soft and chewy, melting slowly in the mouth rather than instantly, making it very popular among people.
With 2 methods to make Korean melon ice cream – Melona ice cream soft, chewy, and sweetly fragrant as mentioned above, TasteVN wishes you success and enjoy your cold ice cream bars after meals with your family!
