The Chilled Watermelon Pulp is a delicious, light, and easy-to-make recipe. But mostly it is prepared by filtering the pulp to extract only the juice, making it similar to jelly. I prefer to keep the fibers, not only because they make it more substantial and thus more like pudding, but also because fibers are important. Few ingredients make this dessert ideal even for those who are always short on time and for those who do not like sweets very much. You can prepare the chilled dessert with any other type of fruit, serving it especially to children who do not eat fruit. In this way, it will seem to them as if they are eating a dessert rather than simple fruit. The recommended sugar amount is indicative, because if the watermelon is very sweet, it can be quietly eliminated. So taste it before adding.
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- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 3 servings
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups cleaned watermelon
- 2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 1/2 tbsp powdered sugar
Tools
- 1 Blender
- 3 Molds silicone
- 1 Small pot
- 1 Hand whisk
- 1 Spatula
Preparation
Separate the pulp from the fruit, remove the white part and seeds, and take the amount you need.
Cut it into pieces and blend until it becomes a smooth and homogeneous puree. At this point, pour the pulp into a small pot.
Gradually add the cornstarch, which will act as a thickener, the powdered sugar, and with the help of a hand whisk, dissolve well so that no lumps remain, which are unpleasant during tasting.
If desired, you can also sift them before adding to the watermelon smoothie: even a simple strainer will suffice for this operation.
Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat and stir continuously with the hand whisk, so it doesn’t stick. Cook for about ten minutes or until the pulp has thickened.
Turn off the heat and pour the mixture directly into the silicone molds, as it will be easier to remove them once they have cooled. Level with a spatula if necessary.
Other molds are fine too, but you will need to be a bit more careful when turning them over.
Once lukewarm, let them cool in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours.
With the help of a spatula or a smooth knife, gently detach the edges from the mold and flip the chilled dessert onto a single plate or serving tray.
Serve the Chilled Watermelon Pulp cold, and if desired, decorate with the seeds removed earlier. It’s excellent not only at the end of a meal because it’s very refreshing, but also as a snack.
Tips and Storage
You can store the Chilled Watermelon Pulp for a few days, but I recommend covering it with plastic wrap to avoid picking up bad odors and flavors.
You can also freeze it and let it thaw later directly in the refrigerator.
If you don’t like watermelon, you can prepare it with any other type of fruit, and it’s also great in a savory version.
If you don’t like watermelon, you can prepare it with any other type of fruit, and it’s also great in a savory version.
