Watermelon Pie Juicy Summer Delight (Print View)
Refreshing chilled pie with sweet watermelon flavor and creamy texture, perfect for summer gatherings and easy entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pie Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
→ Watermelon Filling
04 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, pureed
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 1 packet (7 g/2 1/4 tsp) unflavored gelatin
08 - 1/4 cup cold water
09 - 1 1/2 cups whipped topping or whipped cream, plus extra for garnish
→ Decoration (Optional)
10 - Fresh watermelon balls or slices
11 - Fresh mint leaves
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a mixing bowl. Pour in melted butter and stir until mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into bottom and sides of 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
02 - Blend seedless watermelon until completely smooth. Strain through fine mesh sieve to remove excess pulp if desired. Set aside.
03 - Sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water in small saucepan. Let stand 5 minutes to bloom. Heat gently over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatin dissolves completely. Do not boil.
04 - Whisk together watermelon puree, sugar, and lemon juice in large bowl. Stir in dissolved gelatin until fully incorporated. Let mixture cool to room temperature.
05 - Gently fold whipped topping or whipped cream into watermelon mixture until no white streaks remain. Keep folding until smooth and uniform in color.
06 - Pour filling into chilled crust. Smooth top with spatula. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until completely set.
07 - Top with additional whipped cream if desired. Arrange fresh watermelon balls or slices and mint leaves on top. Slice and serve chilled.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It tastes like summer captured in a forkful with that impossibly fresh watermelon flavor nobody expects from something so creamy
- Your kitchen stays cool since no baking required, just some fridge time while you go about your day
02 -
- Room temperature filling is crucial because adding warm gelatin to cold cream creates tiny grainy lumps nobody wants to encounter
- Straining the watermelon puree separates you from smooth, professional results versus something that feels slightly fibrous
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- A teaspoon of finely grated lime zest in the filling creates this subtle brightness that makes people wonder what your secret is
- Run your knife under hot water and wipe dry between slices for picture perfect portions every single time