{"id":"547683f7-7b49-40e2-9a4f-edd52a96d64f","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/547683f7-7b49-40e2-9a4f-edd52a96d64f","source_url":"https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1027131-gelo-di-melone-sicilian-watermelon-pudding","title":"Gelo di Melone (Sicilian Watermelon Pudding)","description":"Adapted from a recipe by Fabrizia Lanza, this is a traditional Sicilian recipe for a refreshing chilled watermelon dessert, probably originally derived from an Arabic sweet. As there are similar Indian and Persian watermelon confections, it seems a natural finish to this meal. In Sicily, it is typically perfumed with jasmine blossoms. A drop or two of fragrant rose water would be a welcome addition. David Tanis","servings":6,"servings_text":"6 to 8 servings","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT4H15M","total_time":"PT4H25M","ingredients":[{"text":"6 packed cups seedless watermelon cubes (precut is fine)","item":"packed cups seedless watermelon cubes","quantity":6,"preparation":"precut is fine"},{"text":"½ cup/100 grams sugar, more to taste","item":"cup/100 grams sugar, more to taste","quantity":0.5},{"text":"2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)","item":"lemon juice","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"from 1 lemon"},{"text":"½ cup/75 grams cornstarch","item":"cup/75 grams cornstarch","quantity":0.5},{"text":"¼ cup/32 grams chopped pistachios","item":"cup/32 grams chopped pistachios","quantity":0.25},{"text":"Mint leaves and jasmine or other fragrant blossoms, for garnish (optional)","item":"Mint leaves and jasmine or other fragrant blossoms, for garnish","preparation":"optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Blend the watermelon in a blender or food processor and strain through a fine-mesh sieve. You should have about 4 cups juice."},{"number":2,"text":"Put juices in a saucepan, and add sugar, lemon and cornstarch. Whisk well to incorporate. Set pan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer, whisking constantly. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes as mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency."},{"number":3,"text":"Transfer cooked mixture to individual dessert glasses or bowls, or pour into a low serving bowl or glass pie pan. Refrigerate, covered, for 4 hours. Before serving, garnish with chopped pistachios and mint or blossoms, if using."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:51:18.165813+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:51:18.165813+00:00"}