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Cantaloupe Alaska (pareve)
4 servings

3/4 cup dark raisins
1/3 cup dark rum
2 tablespoons water
1 medium cantaloupe
4 lady fingers
3 egg whites
3/4 cup sugar

Place the raisins, rum and water in a small glass dish. Cover with plastic wrap and vent one corner. Microwave for 2 minutes at Medium. Remove from microwave and set aside.

Cut cantaloupe in 4 wedges and remove seeds. Cut a small slice from the bottom so that each wedge stands firmly. Set on a broiler pan. Place a lady finger in the cavity of each wedge. Spoon the raisin-rum mixture over, dividing evenly. Set aside. Whip the egg whites until they peak softly. Gradually add the sugar, one quarter cup at a time, whisking well between each addition. Spoon over raisins to cover or use a piping bag and a large star nozzle to pipe the meringue mixture over. Place under preheated broiler until beginning to turn a delicate brown, 20-30 seconds. Watch carefully to prevent scorching.

approx. nutrients per serving: calories – 359 protein – 3g carbohydrates- 77g

fat – 1g cholesterol – 40mg sodium – 49mg

This recipe from the article 15 minute – or so – desserts

Ethel G. Hofman has more than 20 years of experience in the kosher food and wine industry. She is a past president of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and is food editor of the Baltimore Jewish Times and Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. She can be reached for consulting at: www.kosherfoodconsultants.com

You can get Her cookbook: Everyday Cooking for the Jewish Home through amazon.com and bookstores. Her other cookbook: Making Food Beautiful is available directly from her. Email her at: ethelhof@aol.com

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