Watermelon jelly
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. It's a surprisingly simple yet original dessert that deserves your attention. You can make watermelon jelly at home either in a sweet version for children or add a bit of alcohol for adults. Enthusiastic comments from everyone who sees and tastes it are guaranteed. Serve the finished dessert at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, choose a relatively smooth watermelon and wash it thoroughly. Carefully cut it in half.
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Step 2
2. Use a spoon to remove the pulp, trying to leave a thin layer of pulp on the peel.
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Step 3
3. Separate the flesh from the bones and blend with a blender (if you don't have equipment, you can use a grater or press the pulp through a sieve). Dissolve the gelatin in a small amount of warm water. For adults, the recipe for watermelon jelly can be enhanced with sweet wine.
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Step 4
4. Warm the gelatin slightly so it dissolves well, then mix it with the watermelon juice. Stir thoroughly.
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Step 5
5. Pour the resulting mixture into watermelon halves and refrigerate until set. If the watermelon is not sweet enough, the watermelon jelly can be additionally sweetened when making it at home.
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Step 6
6. Cut the well-set jelly together with the watermelon rind into portion pieces and serve. If desired, you can add small pieces of chocolate to imitate watermelon seeds.