Enjoy this refreshing Watermelon Jelly and Custard dessert featuring a homemade watermelon jello without dye, a creamy vanilla custard without eggs or dairy, and fresh fruits. Den här hemmagjorda varianten går fint att göra med de flesta fruktjuicer och om man använder sötare frukter eller bär (vattenmelon, jordgubbar eller ananas till exempel) behöver den inte innehålla en massa extra socker heller.
Varför vattenmelon gelé?
With its sweet and creamy flavors and textures, you'll love this Watermelon Jelly and Custard dessert! I have found that watermelon works great in a gelatin setting. The juice of a watermelon is similar to the viscosity of lemon or passion fruit, but does not have the same flavor strength as these juices.
Ingredienser (översikt)
- Färsk vattenmelon (mixad till juice)
- Gelatin (blad eller pulver enligt önskemål)
- En nypa salt
- Valfri sötning om behövligt (sockerlag eller honung)
- Färska frukter till fyllning och topping (jordgubbar, blåbär, hallon, druvor etc.)
- För custard: krämig vaniljkräm utan ägg eller mejeriprodukter enligt eget recept
Utrustning
- Blender eller stavmixer
- Finmaskig sil eller trådsil
- Kastrull
- Glas, ramekiner eller hel vattenmelonskal för servering
Gör vattenmelonjuicen
Make the watermelon juice by blending cubed watermelon in a high powered blender until it becomes a smooth liquid. Blend watermelon in a blender and filter through a fine-mesh sieve or strainer to remove the pulp and any seeds. Gör vattenmelonjuice genom att mixa fruktkött från vattenmelon med en stavmixer och sedan sila den.
Measure out 2 cups of the watermelon juice. Dela melonen i 2 halvor. Gröpa ur allt fruktkött och mät efteråt hur många dl vätska som halvorna rymmer, för att veta hur mycket juice du behöver göra.
Läs även: lättgjord sockerfri gelé
Gör gelén - basmetod
I make the watermelon jelly with only freshly made watermelon juice, gelatin, and a pinch of salt. To a saucepan over medium heat, add watermelon juice and pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Then dissolve the gelatin mixture into the boiling watermelon juice, whisking frequently to avoid clumping.
Rör ut gelatinpulvret i en halv deciliter av fruktjuicen och ställ att stelna. Värm resten av juicen i en kastrull under omrörning. När juicen är varm - rör ner gelatinet och rör tills det löser sig i den varma juicen.
Pour the jelly evenly into 2 glasses or 4 ramekins. Pour the watermelon gelatin mixture into 2 glasses or 4 ramekins. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until set.
Alternativ: göra gelé i skalet
Nu är det barnen som tipsat om att kunna göra vattenmelon gelé direkt i skalet, vilket blev väldigt effektfullt tycker jag. Step 1: Hollow the WatermelonSlice the top off your personal watermelon and scoop out the insides. Place the watermelon in a large bowl to keep it stable, then scoop out all the watermelon flesh from the inside, leaving a hollow shell.
Läs även: Gör en Perfekt Vattenmelon Shake
Fill the hollowed-out watermelon shell with your chopped peaches, strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. Carefully pour the mixture into your hollowed-out watermelon. Sit each watermelon shell in a bowl to keep it level. Place the piece you cut off, to cover it up.
Smaksättning och variationer
Once you use a ripe watermelon, it's naturally sweet without any added sweeteners! Smaksätt eventuellt juicen med sockerlag om du tycker att den ska vara ännu sötare. Tillsätt lite röd karamellfärg för att få och rödare gelé.
The flavor of raspberries works great with watermelon. Use your choice of fresh fruits to mix with the custard and for topping, optional. Toss in your strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, grapes, and blackberries. Stir gently to distribute the fruit evenly.
Gelatinteknik - blad versus pulver
Recipe below is made using gelatin leaves/sheets which is my preferred method. Combine the watermelon juice and the sugar. Remove the gelatin leaves from the water and squeeze out the water. Place the gelatin powder in a bowl and cover with one fourth of the juice.
Vaniljkräm utan ägg och mejerier (serveringsförslag)
I pair it with my creamy vanilla custard from my Gluten Free Rhubarb Custard Tart and Lemon Custard with Strawberry Compote recipes. These custard and jelly pots are naturally gluten-free and AIP/paleo-friendly. Using ½ cup of any fresh fruit that you'd like, mix it into the custard. Once watermelon jelly is set, pour the custard with fruit into the serving dishes.
Läs även: recept på somrig vattenmelon- och tomatsallad
Servering och efterbehandling
Top with more fresh fruit if desired. Once the jello has firmed up, remove the watermelon from the fridge. Slice it just like you would a regular watermelon, and get ready for the wow factor! In recipe testing, I found that chilling the assembled jelly and custard pots for another 30 minutes after layering makes for an extra refreshing experience.
Individual fruit cups are a quick and easy way to serve fruit at your next gathering. This Watermelon Jello is a refreshing and colorful way to celebrate summertime! Packed with fresh fruit and set inside a real watermelon shell, it’s the perfect centerpiece for backyard parties, picnics, or a sweet summer snack.
Förvaring
Fridge: Cover unserved or leftover custard and jelly pots with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for 2-3 days. For longer storage or if making in advance, I recommend storing the two components separately. Watermelon Jelly: Store in the serving glass or ramekin covered with plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 1 week. Custard: Store cooled custard in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Reheat slightly in the microwave and stir with a fork to break up any clumps or serve chilled if you prefer.
Tips för lyckat resultat
- Use a ripe, sweet watermelon - once you use a ripe watermelon, it's naturally sweet without any added sweeteners!
- Strain the juice thoroughly to remove pulp and seeds: Transfer the flesh and pips into a food processor and blitz until smooth. Strain the pulp through a sieve to extract all the juice (discard the pulp).
- Chill länge - låt gelén helst stå flera timmar eller över natt för bäst konsistens: Transfer to the fridge and allow to set for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Tänk på frukter som hindrar gelén från att stelna: Gelatin doesn’t set properly with certain fresh fruits because they contain enzymes that break down proteins, preventing the gelatin from firming up.
Serveringsidéer och feststämning
Want to switch it up? Let us know how it was! This isn’t just a dessert-it’s a whole moment. Picture it: a sunny afternoon, kids running through sprinklers, the smell of burgers on the grill, and this gorgeous watermelon gelatin bowl stealing the show on the picnic table.
Turn a watermelon into the ultimate summer treat with this fun and easy watermelon jello recipe. Make this show-stopping fruit dessert that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
