Ally

by Jenni Muir

Basil adds magical flavour and fragrance to this exciting, tropically-inspired dessert

* Servings: 2
* Level of difficulty: Easy
* Preparation Time: 15 minutes, plus chilling time

Ingredients

* 100ml coconut cream
* 2 tsp caster sugar
* 1/2 tsp fresh lime juice, or to taste
* 300g honeydew melon
* 100g red seedless grapes
* 100g green seedless grapes
* 10 basil leaves
* 10 small mint leaves

Method

1. Combine the coconut cream, caster sugar and lime juice in a mixing bowl and stir until smooth. Cover and place in the fridge or freezer to chill thoroughly.

2. Just before serving time, de-seed and peel the melon, and cut the flesh into bite-sized chunks. Pick the grapes from their stalks and combine with the melon in a mixing bowl, stirring gently.

3. Arrange the fruit on serving plates or one large dish. Pour the very cold coconut cream sauce over the fruit. Scatter with the fresh herbs, tearing them in half if large, and serve immediately.