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!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword easy dessert recipes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2

Total Time 17

Servings Servings

Calories 145kcal

3 pounds watermelon
2 tablespoons granulated sugar if needed. depends on how sweet the watermelon is - add more if needed - leave out if the watermelon is sweet enough
⅔ cups cornstarch
3 Tablespoons jasmine water
¼ cups pistachios ground/crushed
ground cinnamon if desired

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.