Jell-O filled Watermelon
A fun twist to traditional watermelon and Jell-o, great for the summer!
Take a sharp knife and cut the watermelon in half. Go around the rind with a sharp knife to mark where watermelon needs to be removed. Scoop around the watermelon to make room for the Jell-O. Scrape along the sides so it’s kind of smooth and pour out all the leftover juices.
Take all the cut watermelon and put it into a bowl for later!
Add 2 cups of boiling water to the Jell-O powder. Stir until it is dissolved. Add 1 cup of cold water and continue stirring to lower the temperature of the mixture. When the texture feels a little thicker, transfer to a pourable measuring cup. Adjust the number of packages of jello and cups of water based on the size of your watermelon.
In a pan, place a number of paper towels on the bottom to help hold the watermelon level when pouring. Another option is to use a bowl that is large enough to keep it level.
Let chill for a few hours to set the Jell-O
To cut, use a sharp knife. Cut the watermelon in half using gentle sawing motions to get it in, and then gently push straight down. Then, cut the watermelon into wedge pieces all the way through the rind.
Maven Tip: For a grown-up twist, substitute 1 cup of water for 1 cup of vodka. Let chill and serve to your friends at a party. Be careful, as these can be potent!
Ingredients
Directions
Take a sharp knife and cut the watermelon in half. Go around the rind with a sharp knife to mark where watermelon needs to be removed. Scoop around the watermelon to make room for the Jell-O. Scrape along the sides so it’s kind of smooth and pour out all the leftover juices.
Take all the cut watermelon and put it into a bowl for later!
Add 2 cups of boiling water to the Jell-O powder. Stir until it is dissolved. Add 1 cup of cold water and continue stirring to lower the temperature of the mixture. When the texture feels a little thicker, transfer to a pourable measuring cup. Adjust the number of packages of jello and cups of water based on the size of your watermelon.
In a pan, place a number of paper towels on the bottom to help hold the watermelon level when pouring. Another option is to use a bowl that is large enough to keep it level.
Let chill for a few hours to set the Jell-O
To cut, use a sharp knife. Cut the watermelon in half using gentle sawing motions to get it in, and then gently push straight down. Then, cut the watermelon into wedge pieces all the way through the rind.
Maven Tip: For a grown-up twist, substitute 1 cup of water for 1 cup of vodka. Let chill and serve to your friends at a party. Be careful, as these can be potent!
