Watermelon Pudding Or Sauce Recipe

Escape to Sicily with this refreshing and unique watermelon dessert! Our recipe, inspired by Nick Malgieri, transforms juicy watermelon into a light and elegant pudding or sauce – perfect as a standalone treat or a sophisticated addition to cakes, trifles, and more. Imagine layers of sponge cake soaked in this vibrant, sweet sauce, or a refreshing twist on a classic trifle. This easy-to-make recipe is a summer sensation.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Calories 128.7 kcal

Protein 0g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Watermelon Pudding Or Sauce

3 cups watermelon juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pistachios, for garnish
Semisweet chocolate, for garnish
Candied citron peel, for garnish
Lime juice, optional, to taste
Salt, optional, to taste
Fresh mint sprigs, optional, for garnish
Whipped cream, optional, for garnish
Crumbled cookies, optional, for garnish

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How to Make Watermelon Pudding Or Sauce

Prepare watermelon juice: Cube 4 cups of seeded watermelon and blend until completely smooth. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any remaining pulp for a smoother consistency (optional).
Whisk together sugar and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in about 1 cup of the watermelon juice until completely smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
Add the remaining watermelon juice to the saucepan. Whisk constantly over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly with a spatula, scraping the bottom and sides of the pan to prevent sticking.
Once the mixture begins to bubble and thicken (about 5-7 minutes), reduce heat to low and continue to stir constantly for another 3-5 minutes, until it reaches a pudding-like consistency.
Remove from heat and pour into a bowl. Stir occasionally until the pudding cools to room temperature.
Stir in the vanilla extract and any optional ingredients (lime juice, salt, mint).
Pour the watermelon pudding into individual serving cups or a serving dish.
Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Serve chilled. Garnish with whipped cream, crumbled cookies, or fresh mint sprigs, if desired. To use as a sauce, thin with additional watermelon juice to your desired consistency.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

89g

Fat

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Watermelon Pudding Or Sauce?

Watermelon Pudding Or Sauce takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Watermelon Pudding Or Sauce?

Watermelon Pudding Or Sauce has approximately 128.7 calories per serving, with about 0 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Watermelon Pudding Or Sauce?

The key ingredients for Watermelon Pudding Or Sauce are Watermelon Juice, Sugar, Cornstarch, Vanilla Extract, Pistachios, Semisweet Chocolate. See the full list with measurements above.