Watermelon Pie Juicy Summer (Printable)

Chilled watermelon pie with creamy filling and graham crust. No-bake summer delight ready in 20 minutes.

# What you'll 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 it:

01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl. Stir in melted butter until fully incorporated. Press crumb mixture firmly into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
02 - Blend seedless watermelon in blender until smooth. Strain through fine mesh sieve to remove excess pulp if desired, ensuring smooth consistency.
03 - Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in small saucepan. Let stand for 5 minutes to bloom. Gently heat over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatin dissolves completely. Do not boil.
04 - Whisk together watermelon puree, sugar, and lemon juice in large bowl until sugar dissolves. Stir in dissolved gelatin mixture until well incorporated. Let mixture cool to room temperature.
05 - Gently fold whipped topping or whipped cream into watermelon mixture using spatula until fully combined and smooth, taking care not to deflate mixture.
06 - Pour filling into chilled crust. Smooth top with spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until completely set and firm.
07 - Top pie with additional whipped cream, fresh watermelon balls or slices, and mint leaves just before serving. Slice and serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The color alone makes people smile before they even take a bite
  • No oven required means your kitchen stays blissfully cool
  • It manages to taste both light and indulgent at the same time
02 -
  • Gelatin needs time to fully bloom or your filling will never set properly
  • Room temperature filling is crucial before folding in cream to prevent separation
  • This pie needs a solid 4 hours minimum but holding overnight makes serving so much easier
03 -
  • Add a teaspoon of finely grated lime zest to the filling for extra brightness
  • For the smoothest texture, strain your watermelon puree twice before using
  • Let the pie sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing for the cleanest cuts

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