The Editors of Saveur

Sicilian Watermelon Pudding

Preparation info
  • Serves

    6

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Italian Comfort Food
Italian Comfort Food

By The Editors of Saveur

Published 2015

  • About

This refreshing pudding from sunny Palermo makes an ideal summer dessert. The primary ingredients are simple and few, but the varied garnishes are elaborate and typically include chocolate chips or shavings, which are thought to resemble watermelon seeds.

Ingredients

  • 1 3-lb. piece seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into 1″ chunks
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • ½

Method

  1. Purée watermelon chunks in a blender or food processor until liquefied. Set aside. Whisk sugar and cornstarch in a 3-qt. saucepan. While whisking, drizzle in puréed watermelon. Bring watermelon mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of pan wit