Gelo di Melone (Sicilian Watermelon Pudding)

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    8 hrs

  • Total Time

    8 hrs 30 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Gelo di Melone (Sicilian Watermelon Pudding)

A recipe for Gelo di Melone (Sicilian Watermelon Pudding)! Watermelon puree is thickened with cornstarch and topped with pistachios and chocolate chips for a fun summertime dessert. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 cups watermelon divided, pureed and strained, 710 milliliters
  • 1/3 cup corn starch
  • 3/4 granulated sugar 150 grams
  • 1/2 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Garnish:

  • mini chocolate chips
  • pistachios coarsely ground

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, slowly whisk in 1/2 cup (118 milliliters) pureed watermelon into the cornstarch until dissolved with no lumps.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the remaining 2 1/2 cups (590 milliliters) watermelon puree, sugar, and cinnamon stick. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce heat to low.
  3. Whisk in the remaining watermelon puree and cornstarch, then simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, 10-15 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and whisk in the vanilla extract. Allow to cool slightly.
  5. Rinse 4 small ramekins with water. Do not dry. Pour the thickened watermelon into the the wet ramekins, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  6. Serve chilled in the ramekins or unmold them. Garnish with chocolate chips and pistachios.
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