Gelo di melone (Sicilian Watermelon Pudding) Recipe

Sicilian Watermelon Pudding, or gelo di melone, is made from watermelon juice, perfumed with cinnamon and jasmine blossoms, thickened and mixed with bits of chocolate—cut into little bits so they resemble watermelon seeds—and chilled until set. Served in dessert bowls or unmolded on to a plate, the pudding is then topped with ground pistachios, chocolate shavings and perhaps a few more jasmine Gelo di melone strongly resembles another Sicilian dessert, the Biancomangiare, but, of course, the watermelon lends its own gorgeous color and aroma. It’s a truly beguiling summertime dessert that exemplifies the Moorish influence on Sicilian 1 liter of watermelon juice, made from one small watermelon (see 100g…