Mascarpone-Filled Watermelon
- 1 medium seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 1 cup (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese, chilled
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon agave syrup
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 lime, halved
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- With a 1/2-teaspoon measuring spoon, scoop out the center of each watermelon cube.
- Set the cubes scooped-side-down on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet.
- Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream, mascarpone, cinnamon, vanilla, agave, lime zest and the juice of one of the lime halves.
- Beat until nice and thick using a hand mixer.
- Set aside.
- Squeeze the remaining lime half over the watermelon.
- Flip the watermelon cubes over and fill each with 1 teaspoon of the mascarpone filling.
- Top with chocolate chips and serve.
seedless watermelon, heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, ground cinnamon, vanilla, syrup, lime, lime, chocolate chips
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/mascarpone-filled-watermelon.html (may not work)