Watermelon Pie Juicy Summer Delight (Printable version)
Chilled watermelon pie with creamy filling and graham crust—perfect for summer entertaining.
# List of ingredients:
→ Pie Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Watermelon Filling
04 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, pureed
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 1 packet (7 grams) unflavored gelatin
08 - 1/4 cup cold water
09 - 1 1/2 cups whipped topping or whipped cream
→ Decoration
10 - Fresh watermelon balls or slices
11 - Fresh mint leaves
# Directions:
01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl. Pour in melted butter and stir until fully incorporated. Press crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
02 - Blend seedless watermelon in a blender until completely smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove excess pulp if a smoother texture is desired.
03 - Sprinkle gelatin powder over cold water in a small saucepan. Let stand for 5 minutes to bloom. Gently heat over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatin dissolves completely. Remove from heat.
04 - Whisk together watermelon puree, sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Stir in dissolved gelatin until fully incorporated. Let mixture cool to room temperature, approximately 10-15 minutes.
05 - Gently fold whipped topping or whipped cream into the watermelon mixture using a spatula. Continue folding until fully combined and smooth, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
06 - Pour filling into chilled pie crust. Smooth top with spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until completely set and firm to the touch.
07 - Top with additional whipped cream, fresh watermelon balls or slices, and mint leaves just before serving. Slice and serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No oven required, making it perfect when temperatures climb and you refuse to turn on anything that generates heat
- The color alone stops people in their tracks, that shocking pink that feels like a party waiting to happen
02 -
- Rushing the chilling time means a pie that wobbles instead of slices, so plan ahead or make it the night before
- Skimping on the crust pressing will leave you with crumbly edges that cannot support the filling
03 -
- Chill your mixing bowl before whipping the cream for faster, more stable peaks
- Taste your watermelon before starting and adjust sugar accordingly since melon sweetness varies wildly