Watermelon Jello

This watermelon jello recipe is a refreshing dessert for summer that both adults and kids will love! Only using four ingredients, it comes together quickly, and is much healthier than store-bought jello packages. Since it doesn’t use gelatin, it is also suitable for those on vegetarian and vegan diets.

To make the watermelon jello, you begin by cooking watermelon juice with sugar and cornstarch until thickened before dividing it between molds, and setting them aside to set. Then, before serving, you garnish them with some chopped pistachios for a bright green contrast against the pink color of the jello.

What is Watermelon Jello?

Watermelon jello is a four-ingredient recipe comprising watermelon juice, cornstarch, sugar, and pistachios for garnish. This jello has a beautiful pink color and a fruity taste that makes it perfect for summer.

Pro Tips

• When you blend the watermelon, use a fine-mesh strainer to separate the juice from the solids.
• When cooking the jello, continuously whisk the watermelon mixture to prevent any lumps from forming.
• If you don’t have mini jello molds, you could pour it into a larger jello mold instead.
• If you don’t have pistachios, you could garnish the jello with chopped hazelnuts or almonds instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Watermelon Jello Vegan?

This version of watermelon jello is vegan since it uses cornstarch to thicken it rather than gelatin.

Can I Make Jello With Any Fruit Juice?

Yes, you could! This version is great as it uses fresh blended watermelon but you could use any store-bought juice that you prefer to make homemade jello.

Is Watermelon Good in Jello?

Yes, it is! Watermelon has such a refreshing melon taste that is perfect for summer. It also has a beautiful pink color which makes the jello attractive enough to serve for a dinner party.

How to Store Watermelon Jello

The jello can be covered in plastic wrap and stored in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days.

How to Make Watermelon Jello

Step 1

Step 1

Blend watermelon cubes in a food processor until smooth. Pour it through a fine-mesh sieve to separate the liquid from the solids. Measure out 2 cups of the juice.

Blend watermelon cubes in a food processor until smooth. Pour it through a fine-mesh sieve to separate the liquid from the solids. Measure out 2 cups of the juice.

Step 2

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk one-third of the watermelon juice with the cornstarch until combined. Pour the cornstarch mixture, remaining watermelon juice, and sugar in a pot, and cook over medium heat, while whisking, until thick and bubbly, about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, whisk one-third of the watermelon juice with the cornstarch until combined. Pour the cornstarch mixture, remaining watermelon juice, and sugar in a pot, and cook over medium heat, while whisking, until thick and bubbly, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Step 3

Divide the mixture between molds and refrigerate them until they are set.

Divide the mixture between molds and refrigerate them until they are set.

Step 4

Step 4

Invert the jello portions onto a plate and garnish them with the pistachios.

Invert the jello portions onto a plate and garnish them with the pistachios.

Step 5

Step 5

Serve and enjoy!

Serve and enjoy!