Watermelon Pie Juicy Summer Delight (Printable)
A refreshing chilled pie with sweet watermelon and creamy filling on graham cracker crust
# What You'll Need:
→ Pie Crust
01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
→ Watermelon Filling
04 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, pureed
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
07 - 1 packet (7 g/2 1/4 tsp) unflavored gelatin
08 - 1/4 cup cold water
09 - 1 1/2 cups whipped topping or whipped cream, plus extra for garnish
→ Decoration (Optional)
10 - Fresh watermelon balls or slices
11 - Fresh mint leaves
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl. Stir in melted butter until fully incorporated. Press crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
02 - Puree seedless watermelon in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove excess pulp for a smoother texture.
03 - Sprinkle gelatin 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 - In a large bowl, whisk together watermelon puree, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir in the dissolved gelatin until well combined. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
05 - Gently fold whipped topping or whipped cream into the watermelon mixture until fully combined and smooth. Be careful not to deflate the mixture.
06 - Pour the filling into the chilled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.
07 - Before serving, top with additional whipped cream, fresh watermelon balls or slices, and mint leaves if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination is impossibly light and airy, making it perfect after a heavy summer meal
- It captures the essence of fresh watermelon while transforming it into something elegant enough for company
- People genuinely cannot guess the secret ingredient until they take their first bite
02 -
- The gelatin step requires patience but skipping it or rushing will result in soup rather than pie, so let it bloom fully
- Folding the whipped cream is where most people go wrong, so use a spatula and treat it like you are handling something precious
03 -
- Strain your watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve for the smoothest possible texture
- Run your knife under hot water and wipe it dry between slices for picture-perfect servings