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This Italian dessert features Watermelon, Sugar, Cornstarch, Vanilla extract, Semisweet chocolate. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Gelo Di Mellone
Description
This Italian dessert features Watermelon, Sugar, Cornstarch, Vanilla extract, Semisweet chocolate. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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- coarsely grated 3 tb Candied citron - rinsed and chopped Cinnamon; for finishing Popular in Palermo, this dessert carries the humble watermelon to new heights of sophistication. SPOON THE FLESH AWAY from the rind of the melon into a large bowl. Remove seeds and liquefy in food processor or blender. Combine sugar and cornstarch in a 3-quart non-reactive saucepan and add watermelon juice gradually, whisking it in. Place over low heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a flat-edged wooden spatula. At the boil, continue cooking about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, over lowest heat. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and pour into a mixing bowl. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on the surface. After the gelo has cooled, stir in the remaining ingredients, except the cinnamon. Pour into a glass serving bowl and chill. To serve the gelo, spoon into dessert bowls and sprinkle with cinnamon at the table
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Chopped, blanched pistachios
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 342.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.9g6%
- Saturated Fat 2.2g12%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4.1mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 75.3g26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
- Sugars 46.2g
- Protein 0.8g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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