Description
A refreshing summer dessert bursting with the flavor of juicy watermelon, perfect for warm sunny days and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons gelatin (or agar-agar for a vegetarian option)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- Crushed pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Start by cutting the watermelon into cubes and removing any seeds. This’ll help to create a smooth puree later on.
- Blend the watermelon cubes until smooth. If desired, strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the watermelon juice with sugar and lemon juice. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Once the sugar is dissolved, stir in the dissolved gelatin (or agar-agar) until smooth and well combined.
- Carefully pour the mixture into molds or cups, avoiding overfilling. Refrigerate for at least 240 minutes until set.
- When ready to serve, gently remove the pudding from the molds and place it in cups. Garnish with fresh mint and crushed pistachios. Enjoy!
Notes
For a tropical twist, try adding crushed pineapple or coconut milk. Use ripe watermelon for maximum sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg