Watermelon Pudding {Gelo di melone}
This is a soft and light, Italian-style Watermelon Pudding. It isn't like traditional American puddings, it's WAY better!
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 182kcal
Ingredients
- 3 pounds watermelon
- ½ cups granulated sugar depends on how sweet the watermelon is
- ⅔ cups cornstarch
- 3 Tablespoons jasmine water
- ¼ cups pistachios ground/crushed
- ground cinnamon if desired
Instructions
- Cut your watermelon into small pieces, removing all seeds. Place the flesh of the watermelon into your food processor and process until smooth.
- Place into a bowl. Add the sugar and the cornstarch together and whisk well.
- Pour into a pot on the stove over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Allow to boil for about 2 minutes or so.
- Remove from the heat and add the jasmine water.
- Divide the pudding equally among 8 serving dishes.
- Refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve chilled and sprinkled with ground pistachios and some cinnamon.
Nutrition
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 984IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg