Recipe Sicilian Watermelon Pudding (Gelo di Melone)

[Morning Glory]

This is a classic Sicilian dessert from Palermo. This recipe is adapted from http://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/sicilian-watermelon-pudding-gelo-di-melone

Photographed yesterday in natural light
Ingredients
750 g watermelon, chopped
50 g caster sugar
50 g cornflour
chopped pistachios, candied lemon peel* to garnish (optional)

Method

• Blend watermelon until smooth. I used a stick blender. Strain through a sieve.
• In a saucepan, mix the sugar and cornflour, then add enough watermelon pulp to dissolve the cornflour (do not heat the pan).
• Add remaining watermelon pulp to pan and bring to the boil over medium heat, whisking constantly.
• Continue to whisk for a further 6 minutes or until thick, then remove from heat.
• Allow to cool slightly and pour into mould(s) this mixture makes 4 small puddings or one large
• Chill for in the fridge until set. Serve topped pistachios and candied lemon peel. The original recipe suggests topping with cream and/or chopped chocolate as well.

*I made the candied lemon peel by leaving finely shredded lemon peel in caster sugar overnight.

 

[cupcakechef]

This to me sounds (and looks!) like the perfect summery dessert. I guess I just always associate watermelon with long, hot summer days...I think this would be light and refreshing. Looks fabulous as always.

 

[L_B]

I have never heard of such a thing before but I bet you it would be good on a hot summer day. What a great summer treat! It would be so refreshing! I have never had anything watermelon flavored that I didn't like so I have no doubt this would be awesome! Thanks for sharing!

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

This looks fabulous and the watermelons here in Australia have so much more taste to them than they ever did in the UK. Plus you can buy them in cut wedges of different sizes in the supermarket here so we have been able to have some each week so far!