*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             GELO DI MELLONE

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts                         Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4                Ripe watermelon
     2/3   c            Sugar
     1/2   c            Cornstarch
   1       t            Vanilla extract
   2       tb           Chopped, blanched pistachios
     1/2   oz           Semisweet chocolate
                        - coarsely grated
   3       tb           Candied citron
                        - rinsed and chopped
                        Cinnamon -- for finishing

  Popular in Palermo, this dessert carries the humble watermelon to new
  heights of sophistication. SPOON THE FLESH AWAY from the rind of the melon
  into a large bowl. Remove seeds and liquefy in food processor or blender.
  Combine sugar and cornstarch in a 3-quart non-reactive saucepan and add
  watermelon juice gradually, whisking it in. Place over low heat and bring
  to a boil, stirring constantly with a flat-edged wooden spatula. At the
  boil, continue cooking about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, over lowest
  heat. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and pour into a mixing
  bowl. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin
  from forming on the surface. After the gelo has cooled, stir in the
  remaining ingredients, except the cinnamon. Pour into a glass serving bowl
  and chill. To serve the gelo, spoon into dessert bowls and sprinkle with
  cinnamon at the table.
 


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