Watermelon Pie Juicy Summer Delight (Printable Version)
A no-bake chilled pie with pureed watermelon, creamy whipped topping, and graham cracker crust. Perfect for staying cool at summer parties.
# What You Need:
→ 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/2 1/4 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
08 - 1/4 cup cold water
09 - 1 1/2 cups whipped topping or whipped cream, plus extra for garnish
→ Decoration
10 - Fresh watermelon balls or slices
11 - Fresh mint leaves
# How To Make:
01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl. Pour in melted butter, stirring until fully incorporated and mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish, creating an even layer. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
02 - Blend seedless watermelon in a blender until completely smooth. For a silkier texture, strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove excess pulp. Set aside.
03 - Sprinkle gelatin powder evenly over cold water in a small saucepan. Let stand for 5 minutes to allow gelatin to absorb the water and bloom. Place over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatin dissolves completely and mixture is clear. Remove from heat.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together watermelon puree, sugar, and lemon juice. Gradually stir in the dissolved gelatin mixture until fully incorporated. Let cool to room temperature, about 10-15 minutes.
05 - Gently fold whipped topping or whipped cream into the watermelon mixture using a spatula. Fold until no white streaks remain and mixture is smooth and uniform. Do not overmix.
06 - Pour the watermelon filling into the chilled crust. Smooth the top with an offset spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until completely set and firm.
07 - Top with additional whipped cream if desired. Decorate with fresh watermelon balls or slices and mint leaves. Slice into wedges and serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It captures the essence of summer in every forkful, somehow making watermelon feel elegant and special
- The texture is like eating a cloud infused with sunshine, light enough for seconds without guilt
02 -
- Room temperature filling is crucial, otherwise the gelatin will start setting up before it is fully incorporated
- Straining the puree might feel tedious, but it makes the difference between a silky slice and one with weird grainy bits
03 -
- Buy an extra quarter of watermelon to taste test sweetness before committing to the puree
- Use a pie dish with a removable bottom for the most dramatic and clean presentation