Sicilian Watermelon Pudding Recipe (Gelo di Mellone)
Sicilian Watermelon Pudding, known in Sicily as Gelo di Mellone or Gelo di Anguria, is a refreshing summer dessert traditionally associated with Palermo. Despite its Italian name, it's made with watermelon rather than melon, since mellone or muluni is the Sicilian word commonly used for watermelon.This colorful dessert is prepared by thickening fresh watermelon juice with sugar and cornstarch. The result is a smooth, delicate pudding with an intense pink-red color and the naturally sweet, refreshing flavor of ripe watermelon.
- Time: 270 min
- Servings: 8
Source: Recipes from Italy
Ingredients
- whole watermelon strained watermelon juice)
- granulated sugar
- cornstarch
- to 2 drops food-grade jasmine essence
- teaspoon ground cinnamon
- mini dark chocolate chips
- finely chopped unsalted pistachios