Dessert that’s way cooler than ice cream

Coconut Melon Soup is creamy, sweet and exceptionally quenching

Here’s a creamy, sweet, chilled dessert that’s arguably more refreshing — and better for you — on a hot summer’s day than a bowl of ice cream.

This cool melon soup makes the most of juicy cantaloupe or honeydew by blending it with lime juice, coconut milk and a touch of honey, all of which provide subtle layers of flavour and add creaminess. When you use honeydew, the soup becomes a stunning, pale green.

After chilling thoroughly in the refrigerator, the soup is served elegantly in bowls with a small scoop of coconut sorbet and a shower of fresh mint.

It definitely tastes like dessert, but one that is exceptionally quenching because it is lighter than it is rich.

The soup needs to be refrigerated for at least 1 hour, and up to 2 days before serving.