Watermelon Pie Juicy Summer Delight (Printable Version)
Sweet watermelon puree meets creamy filling in this chilled no-bake pie. A refreshing summer dessert ready in just 20 minutes plus chilling time.
# Ingredient List:
→ Pie Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Watermelon Filling
04 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, pureed
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 1 packet (7 grams) unflavored gelatin
08 - 1/4 cup cold water
09 - 1 1/2 cups whipped topping or whipped cream
→ Decoration
10 - Fresh watermelon balls or slices
11 - Fresh mint leaves
# Directions:
01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a mixing bowl. Pour in melted butter and stir until fully incorporated and mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
02 - Blend seedless watermelon in blender until completely smooth. Strain through fine-mesh sieve to remove excess pulp if smoother texture is desired. Set aside.
03 - Sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water in small saucepan. Let stand for 5 minutes to bloom. Place over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatin completely dissolves. Remove from heat.
04 - Whisk together watermelon puree, sugar, and lemon juice in large bowl. Gradually stir in dissolved gelatin mixture. Let cool to room temperature, approximately 10-15 minutes.
05 - Gently fold whipped topping or whipped cream into watermelon mixture using spatula until fully combined and smooth. Be careful not to overmix and deflate mixture.
06 - Pour filling into chilled crust. Smooth top with spatula. Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours or overnight until completely set and firm.
07 - Top with additional whipped cream if desired. Arrange fresh watermelon balls or slices and mint leaves on top. Serve cold.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its essentially summer captured in a pie dish, refreshing enough to follow a heavy barbecue without feeling weighed down
- The texture is somewhere between mousse and ice cream, making each bite feel like a tiny vacation
02 -
- The pie needs a full four hours to set properly, and rushing this step results in a sad, soupy mess that no amount of garnish can fix
- Hot gelatin will deflate your whipped cream instantly, so let that filling cool completely before folding anything in
03 -
- If your watermelon isnt quite sweet enough, add an extra tablespoon of sugar to the puree before gelatin
- For vegan friends, agar-agar works as a gelatin substitute, though the texture will be slightly firmer