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Juicy Watermelon Jello

By: Cayla Gallagher
Published: August, 19 2023 Last Updated: August, 19 2023
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Juicy, giggly watermelon-flavored jello! This tastes just like a fresh watermelon and is a perfect summertime dessert.

This recipe doesn’t use any pre-packaged jello mixes, just because I wanted this recipe to be accessible to everyone, no matter which grocery store you’re shopping at!

Ingredients for Watermelon Jello

Watermelon Lemonade – If we’re making watermelon jelly, it needs to taste like real watermelon!

Unflavored gelatin – Unflavored gelatin can be found in the baking aisle at the grocery store, and makes these gummies able to take shape and hold them together.

Condensed milk – This is how the watermelon rind gets its opaque look!

Helpful Tools

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • ladle
  • whisk
  • mixing bowls

How to Make Watermelon Jello

Pour the condensed milk and 1 cup boiling water into a large bowl. Whisk together until fully combined. Pour ½ cup cold water into a separate bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin on top and let sit for 5 minutes. Pour the remaining ½ cup boiling water on top, whisk until the gelatin completely melts, then add to the condensed milk mixture and mix well.

Divide the mixture in half. Dye one half green with food coloring.

green jello mixture is being poured into a round aluminum cake pan. It is on a white table with a plant

Pour the green mixture into the cake pan and place it in the fridge for about 30 minutes, until mostly set. It can still be jiggly, but it needs to be set enough to support the weight of the next layer without breaking apart. Very gently pour the white mixture on top. You can use a ladle for an extra gentle pour! Return the cake pan to the fridge and chill for about 45 minutes.

Pour the watermelon lemonade and granulated sugar into a small pot. Mix until the sugar has dissolved. Sprinkle the gelatin on top and let sit for 5 minutes. Set the pot to low heat and mix until the gelatin has fully dissolved. If desired, add a couple drops of pink food coloring.

red jelly is being spooned into a round aluminum cake pan. It is on a white table with a plant

Very gently pour the pink jelly into the cake pan. I recommend using a ladle for this step! Place the cake pan in the fridge until the jelly is about 50% set, about 20-30 minutes. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top and gently press them into the jelly, so that they stick. Return the cake pan to the fridge and chill until the jelly is fully set, about 4 hours. You can also leave this overnight – that’s what I did!

To unmold the jelly, run a very warm dishcloth around the sides and bottom of the cake pan. You can also use a crème brulee torch to (carefully!) warm the sides of the pan. Run a very sharp knife along the inside walls of the cake pan to loosen the jelly from the edges.

Place a plate or cutting board on top of the cake pan, then invert the pan, so that the cake pan is sitting upside down on the cutting board. Very gently unmold the jelly. Place your desired serving platter on top of the jelly, then invert again, so that the rind is on the platter and the pink jelly is on top. Slice with a sharp knife and enjoy!

Substitutions for Watermelon Jello

Gelatin – Agar-agar is a plant-based gelatin substitute made from seaweed. Use this if you have dietary restrictions against eating gelatin as a vegan option. Follow the directions on the package of agar-agar for best results.

Watermelon Lemonade – I got this from my local grocery store, but you can use any type of pink or red-colored juice you like! I wanted my jelly to taste like watermelon, but cranberry juice, strawberry lemonade or even grapefruit juice would work! You could also use lemon lime soda and add a couple drops of watermelon flavoring!

Storage Directions

In the refrigerator – These watermelon gummies can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week in an airtight container.

Other Watermelon Recipes to Try

Watermelon No Bake Cheesecake

Watermelon Popsicles

Watermelon Fudge

Watermelon Punch

Watermelon Shaved Ice

A circle of red, green and white watermelon jello is on a white tray with a slice cut out.

Juicy Watermelon Jello

Juicy, giggly watermelon-flavored jello! This tastes just like a fresh watermelon and is a perfect summertime dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 5 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course dessert, snacks
Cuisine american
Servings 16
Calories 101 kcal

Equipment

  • 8 inch round cake pan
  • ladle
  • whisk
  • mixing bowls

Ingredients

Watermelon rind

  • 1 can condensed milk
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ½ cup cold water
  • 2 tbsp powdered gelatin
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • green food coloring

Watermelon flesh

  • 4 cups watermelon lemonade
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup powdered gelatin
  • pink food coloring
  • 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips

Cooking spray

Instructions

  • Spray an 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. Use a paper towel to wipe off any excess spray. You want the cake pan to be greased, but not overly coated with cooking spray.

Make the rind:

  • Pour the condensed milk and 1 cup boiling water into a large bowl. Whisk together until fully combined.
  • Pour ½ cup cold water into a separate bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin on top and let sit for 5 minutes. Pour the remaining ½ cup boiling water on top, whisk until the gelatin completely melts, then add to the condensed milk mixture and mix well.
  • Divide the mixture in half. Dye one half green with food coloring.
  • Pour the green mixture into the cake pan and place it in the fridge for about 30 minutes, until mostly set. It can still be jiggly, but it needs to be set enough to support the weight of the next layer without breaking apart.
  • Very gently pour the white mixture on top. You can use a ladle for an extra gentle pour! Return the cake pan to the fridge and chill for about 45 minutes.

Make the watermelon flesh:

  • Pour the watermelon lemonade and granulated sugar into a small pot. Mix until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Sprinkle the gelatin on top and let sit for 5 minutes. Set the pot to low heat and mix until the gelatin has fully dissolved. If desired, add a couple drops of pink food coloring.
  • Very gently pour the pink jelly into the cake pan. I recommend using a ladle for this step!
  • Place the cake pan in the fridge until the jelly is about 50% set, about 20-30 minutes. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top and gently press them into the jelly, so that they stick. Return the cake pan to the fridge and chill until the jelly is fully set, about 4 hours. You can also leave this overnight – that’s what I did!

To serve:

  • To unmold the jelly, run a very warm dishcloth around the sides and bottom of the cake pan. You can also use a crème brulee torch to (carefully!) warm the sides of the pan.
  • Run a very sharp knife along the inside walls of the cake pan to loosen the jelly from the edges.
  • Place a plate or cutting board on top of the cake pan, then invert the pan, so that the cake pan is sitting upside down on the cutting board. Very gently unmold the jelly. Place your desired serving platter on top of the jelly, then invert again, so that the rind is on the platter and the pink jelly is on top.
  • Slice with a sharp knife and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 101kcalCarbohydrates: 20.3gProtein: 1.5gFat: 1.7gSaturated Fat: 1.1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 33mgPotassium: 71mgSugar: 19.8gCalcium: 54mg
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Cayla Gallagher

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Hi everyone! My name is Cayla Gallagher, and I’m the creator of Pankobunny!
 

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