Watermelon Pudding
4 servings
25 minutes
Watermelon pudding is a refreshing dessert from sunny Sicily, where fresh seasonal fruits play a key role in culinary traditions. Light, airy, and fragrant, it combines the sweetness of watermelon with spicy notes of cinnamon and vanilla. Its delicate texture resembles jelly but has a richer fruity flavor. This dessert is perfect for summer heat, providing pleasant coolness and a sense of lightness. Italians often complement it with crushed pistachios or chocolate crumbs, creating a harmony of flavors and textures. Serving it in chilled compotes highlights its freshness, making it an ideal finish to lunch or dinner. Watermelon pudding delights not only with its taste but also with its simple elegance, embodying the Italian art of enjoying life.
1
In a small bowl, mix a little watermelon puree with starch until smooth.
- Starch: 40 g
- Watermelon juice: 0.5 kg
2
In a small saucepan, mix watermelon puree, diluted starch, sugar, vanillin, and add a cinnamon stick.
- Watermelon juice: 0.5 kg
- Starch: 40 g
- Sugar: 165 g
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon sticks: 0.3 piece
3
Bring the mass to a boil and reduce the heat to the minimum. Let it simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
4
Prepare 2-4 dessert bowls by rinsing them under cold water. Do not dry. Pour the thickened mixture into the wet bowls and place them in the refrigerator overnight.
5
Serve in dessert cups or remove the pudding from them. Sprinkle with cinnamon, chocolate, and pistachios.