Watermelon cake: The ultimate summer dessert to beat the heat
Summer is in full swing! The sun is getting stronger, and temperatures are reaching their peak. On such days, we dream of something light, cool, and delicious that will bring much-needed relief. That's when watermelon cake comes to the rescue — the perfect dessert for hot weather!
6:49 PM EDT, June 29, 2024
When the sun is blazing and thermometers show high temperatures, we crave light and refreshing desserts. Watermelon cake is the ideal answer to these cravings. It doesn't require baking and is quick and easy to make. Delicate, creamy layers combined with juicy pieces of watermelon will make it your favorite dessert on hot days. Discover this unique watermelon cake recipe that will impress your family and friends.
Watermelon cake – easy recipe
Ingredients:
- half of a small watermelon
- about 2 cups heavy cream
- about 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar (or more if you prefer sweeter desserts)
- 2 watermelon-flavored jellos
- 3 teaspoons gelatin
- about 1/4 cup water
- tea biscuits, ladyfingers, or shortbread cookies for the base of the dessert
Preparation:
- Line a 9-inch by 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. At the bottom, layer tea biscuits, ladyfingers, or shortbread cookies.
- Remove the seeds from the watermelon and cut it into cubes.
- Whip the chilled heavy cream with powdered sugar. While whipping, gradually add the mascarpone cheese until you get a smooth and uniform mixture.
- Dissolve the gelatin in hot water and set aside to cool. When it thickens slightly, add 2–3 tablespoons of the whipped cream and cheese mixture to temper it, then mix quickly. Add the tempered gelatin to the rest of the mixture and combine thoroughly.
- Spread the cream over the cookie base. Place the entire dish in the refrigerator to let the mixture set and cool.
- Prepare the watermelon jellos according to the package instructions, dissolving them in about 3 cups of water. When the jello cools and thickens slightly, pour it over the watermelon pieces arranged on the cream mixture. Place the dessert back in the refrigerator to set it and cool it completely.
This dessert will satisfy every sweet lover without being too heavy on the stomach. Simple ingredients, no baking, and quick preparation make it ideal for summer days. Try this recipe and see how easy creating something delicious and refreshing for hot days is.
