One of the summer treats that has been enjoyed for millennia is watermelon. It is fantastically refreshing, not only in the way that it tastes but in the thirst quenching ability of this unique fruit. That being said, there are also many other dessert ideas that are fantastic as well. One of those is Jell-O, and it is something you probably make for your kids.
Why not marry the convenience of Jell-O with the fun of watermelon and serve them to your kids with a smile? That is what you will get when you try these Jell-O watermelon slices. They are made out of Jell-O with lime rinds and small black seeds. Of course, you will want to leave out the vodka if you are serving them to your kids but that doesn’t mean you can’t make a second recipe for yourself.
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INGREDIENTS:
-1 cup boiling water
-1 (3-ounce) package strawberry-flavored gelatin
-1 cup chopped fresh or frozen and thawed strawberries
-1/2 cup cold water or vodka
-5 limes, halved, pulp scooped out and discarded, and rind halves reserved
-1 tsp. black sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or basil seeds
DIRECTIONS:
-In a bowl, add the boiling water to the gelatin and stir until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Transfer the gelatin to a blender.
Add the strawberries and cold water and blend until liquefied. Refrigerate until thickened, approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The gelatin should be the consistency of an extremely dense pudding.
-Skim off any foam that has risen to the top of the gelatin mixture and stir to evenly distribute the strawberry puree.
Spoon into the lime rind halves. Refrigerate until firm, a minimum of 3 hours. The gelatin should not stick to your finger if you touch it.
Carefully halve the gelatin-filled lime rinds again. Sprinkle with the seeds and serve.