To wrap up your day on a high note, here is a fun recipe that is sure to be a hit with the kids. Not only is it a beautiful and delicious centerpiece for a summer table, but our new treat today is: Watermelon Rind Jell-O. Let’s get started!
Ingredients for Watermelon Rind Jell-O:
- 3 boxes (3 oz each) strawberry gelatin;
- 1 packet (approx. 0.25 oz) unflavored gelatin;
- 1 baby watermelon;
- 2.5 cups boiling water;
- 4 cups cold water;
How to make Watermelon Rind Jell-O:
- Cut the baby watermelon in half, carefully scoop out all the flesh, and keep the hollowed-out rinds.
- Prepare the strawberry gelatin using 2/3 cup of boiling water for each packet, stirring well until completely dissolved.
- Next, add 2/3 cup of cold water to each batch of dissolved strawberry gelatin and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, dissolve the unflavored gelatin in 1/2 cup of hot water, mixing well.
- Add 1/2 cup of cold water to the unflavored gelatin and stir.
- Combine the strawberry gelatin mixture with the unflavored gelatin.
- Pour the mixture into the hollowed-out watermelon rinds and refrigerate for about 4 hours, or until the gelatin is firm.
- Slice the watermelon into wedges and serve chilled.
Serving Suggestions:
You can decorate the Jell-O with candied fruit or whipped cream. This dessert is a creative way to innovate and have fun with the family, and it is incredibly refreshing for hot summer days!
Did you know?
Gelatin is rich in protein and can help strengthen nails, hair, and joints, as it is derived from collagen found in animal tissues like bones and cartilage.
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