SAEDNEWS: Watermelon jelly is one of the beloved and nostalgic desserts of Yalda Night. With its appealing appearance and delightful taste, it adds color to the Yalda table. In this guide, you’ll learn the simplest way to make watermelon jelly, so you can easily prepare a stylish and delicious dessert.
According to Saed News’ culinary section, watermelon jelly has always been a top choice for Yalda Night due to its striking resemblance to a real watermelon. This colorful dessert can be prepared quickly with simple ingredients and doesn’t require advanced cooking skills.
To make easy watermelon jelly, start by preparing watermelon-flavored gelatin according to the package instructions. Dissolve the gelatin powder in boiling water, then add cold water once it becomes clear. Pour the mixture into a dish or mold of your choice and let it set partially in the refrigerator. At this stage, you can add a touch of green gelatin or a white layer (a mix of aloe vera jelly or milk and gelatin) around the edges to mimic the watermelon rind.
Once fully set, remove the jelly from the mold and decorate with chocolate chips or jelly beads to resemble watermelon seeds. Keep the prepared watermelon jelly in the refrigerator until serving to ensure it stays cool and flavorful.
Ingredients:
1 package watermelon-flavored gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 cup cold water
Green gelatin (optional, for rind effect)
White layer: 1 tbsp gelatin + ½ cup milk or aloe vera jelly (optional)
Chocolate chips or small jelly beads (for seeds)
Instructions:
Prepare the watermelon gelatin:
Dissolve the watermelon-flavored gelatin powder in 1 cup of boiling water.
Stir until completely dissolved and the mixture is clear.
Add 1 cup of cold water and mix well.
Pour and partially set:
Pour the gelatin mixture into a mold or dish of your choice.
Place it in the refrigerator and let it partially set (semi-firm).
Add the rind effect (optional):
For a realistic watermelon appearance, carefully add a thin layer of green gelatin or a white layer around the edges.
Let the gelatin continue to set fully in the refrigerator.
Decorate:
Once fully firm, remove the jelly from the mold.
Decorate with chocolate chips or jelly beads to mimic watermelon seeds.
Serve:
Keep the jelly in the refrigerator until serving to maintain its cool and refreshing texture.
✅ Tip: This dessert is simple, quick, and perfect for Yalda Night celebrations, especially loved by kids.
