Quick Watermelon Jelly with Mint
4 servings
30 minutes
Quick watermelon jelly with mint is a refreshing summer dessert born from the desire to capture the sunny taste of juicy watermelon in a delicate texture. Its preparation requires no long hours at the stove—just a few simple steps and you have an exquisite dessert with vibrant fruity flavor. The gentle jelly, slightly tangy from lemon juice, melts in your mouth, leaving a pleasant sweetness and cool aftertaste. The aroma of fresh mint adds a subtle refreshing note, making this dessert a true delight for summer evenings. It can be served as a standalone treat or paired with berries and whipped cream. This recipe is perfect for those who appreciate simplicity and natural ingredients, creating harmony of taste in every bite.
1
Blend the watermelon flesh into a puree. Strain through a sieve into a bowl - you should get about 3 cups of juice.
- Watermelon pulp: 8 glasss
2
Dissolve gelatin in water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Gelatin: 7 g
- Water: 0.3 glass
3
In a small saucepan, bring 0.5 cup of watermelon juice with salt to a boil. Add gelatin and stir until fully dissolved. Strain into a bowl and place in a bowl of ice water for quicker cooling. Then add the remaining watermelon juice and lemon.
- Coarse salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Gelatin: 7 g
- Watermelon pulp: 8 glasss
- Lemon juice: 1.5 teaspoon
4
Leave it stirring for 15-20 minutes until the mixture starts to gel.
5
Mix and distribute into 4 dessert cups. Send to the fridge to set. Serve garnished with mint.
- Fresh mint: to taste