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Watermelon Jelly Dessert

A refreshing and light dessert made with fresh watermelon juice, gelatin, and a hint of lime, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Watermelon Jelly
  • 4 cups watermelon juice freshly blended
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons gelatin powder unflavored
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons honey or to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Watermelon Juice
  1. Cut the watermelon into chunks and blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp if desired.
Dissolve Gelatin
  1. In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 1 cup of cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the watermelon juice, lime juice, and honey. Stir well.
  2. Heat the bloomed gelatin in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds until dissolved, then mix it into the watermelon mixture.
Set the Jelly
  1. Pour the mixture into a jelly mold or individual serving cups. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Serve
  1. Once set, unmold the jelly or serve directly from the cups. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can mix in some diced fruits like strawberries or blueberries before setting the jelly.

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