Description
Watermelon Dream Squares are the ultimate summer treat, combining the juicy sweetness of ripe watermelon with smooth, creamy layers and a zesty hint of lime. These delightful squares are perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply as a refreshing dessert on a hot day. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike while delivering a burst of summer flavors in each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, pureed
- 1/4 cup unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
- Blend watermelon until smooth; strain if desired.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let bloom for 5 minutes.
- Heat 1 cup of watermelon juice in a saucepan; stir in bloomed gelatin until dissolved.
- In a large bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk with remaining watermelon juice and lime juice; fold in gelatin mixture.
- Pour into a lined baking dish; refrigerate for 3 hours until set.
- Cut into squares, garnish with whipped topping and lime zest before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg