Sicilian Watermelon Pudding Recipe With Cinnamon Twist - Gelo Di Melone

Steps

1. 1To make Sicilian Watermelon Pudding Recipe With Cinnamon Twist, first start by preparing the watermelon puree. Deseed fresh watermelon and cut into large chunks.
2. 2Place in a Hand blender and process until smooth and well pureed.
3. 3Strain the mixture into a bowl and measure 2 cups and reserve 5 teaspoon puree from it.
4. 4Stir and mix cornflour in a small bowl with 1/4 cup watermelon puree to it without any lumps.
5. 5In a Saucepan, combine watermelon puree, cornstarch mixture, sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon stick.
6. 6Bring the watermelon mixture to a boil on medium heat, and then let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the mixture thickens. Stir continuously to avoid any lumps.
7. 7Rinse Ramekins/molds with water. Do not pat them dry.
8. 8Pour the watermelon pudding mixture into the ramekins. Cover it with a plastic clear wrap and refrigerate it for 6 hours.
9. 9To serve, remove the plastic cover. You can serve it in the ramekins itself or unmold the pudding.
10. 10To unmold, rub ramekin between your palms and invert it on a plate, slightly tilted, give a hard whack or two.
11. 11Garnish the Sicilian Watermelon Pudding Recipe With Cinnamon Twist (Gelo Di Melone) with ground cinnamon powder and chopped walnuts.
12. 12Serve Sicilian Watermelon Pudding Recipe during tea-party or as a dessert after a meal of Spaghetti Aglio Olio Pasta Recipe with Bacon and Garlic Bread With Herb Butter Recipe.