Indulge in the refreshing flavors of summer with our delightful Watermelon Chiffon Pie. This luscious pie features a flaky, buttery crust filled with a light and airy chiffon filling made from watermelon puree, cream cheese, and whipped cream. The vibrant pink color and sweet watermelon flavor are sure to impress your guests.
This article provides two variations of the Watermelon Chiffon Pie recipe, each with its own unique twist. The classic version features a traditional chiffon filling, while the no-bake version offers a quick and easy alternative that's perfect for hot summer days. Both recipes include step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stunning photos to guide you through the process.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, you'll find everything you need to make this delicious pie a success. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a summer masterpiece that will be the star of your next gathering.
WATERMELON PIE
Yes, you can make a pie out of watermelon! The filling of this charmingly retro chilled dessert is made with fresh watermelon (not watermelon-flavored gelatin), so it has all of the fruit's natural sweetness. The topping, a mixture of heavy cream and mascarpone cheese, is thick and rich and won't melt as easily in the summer heat.
Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen
Categories Watermelon
Time 55m
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heavily coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray; set aside. Place crumbled cookies, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar in a food processor, and process until finely ground, 10 to 15 seconds. Add melted butter; process until mixture is moist and clumps together easily, about 5 seconds. Press crumb mixture evenly on bottom and up sides of greased pie plate. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
- Cut part of the watermelon into cubes to equal 3 cups (about 16 oz.). Cover remaining watermelon with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use. Place cubed watermelon in a blender, and process until smooth, about 20 seconds. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup, pressing gently to squeeze out juice; discard solids. (You should have about 1 1/2 cups of watermelon juice.)
- Place tapioca in a spice grinder or coffee grinder; process until finely ground, about 40 seconds. Sift ground tapioca through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a small bowl. Set aside 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon of the tapioca powder. (Reserve remaining tapioca powder for another use.)
- Stir together watermelon juice, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon tapioca powder, and remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan; let stand 5 minutes. Bring to a boil over high, and cook, whisking often, until tapioca dissolves, 5 to 6 minutes. Immediately remove watermelon mixture from heat. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and (if desired) 1 to 2 drops food coloring gel.
- While watermelon mixture stands, beat 1 cup of the heavy cream and 1/4 cup of the mascarpone with an electric mixer fitted with whisk attachment on high speed until soft peaks form, about 50 seconds. Gradually add 1/2 cup of the powdered sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 10 seconds. Working in batches, gently fold watermelon mixture into whipped cream mixture until smooth and blended. Spoon watermelon mixture into prepared pie plate. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
- Scoop out flesh of remaining watermelon with a sharp 1-inch melon baller, making about 10 (1-inch) balls. Cut watermelon balls in half, and place, cut side down, on a plate lined with paper towels; set aside.
- Gently stir together remaining mascarpone cheese and 1/3 cup powdered sugar in a large bowl just until combined. Beat remaining 1 cup heavy cream in a medium bowl on medium speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
- Dollop mascarpone-whipped cream topping on top of pie, leaving a 1-inch border. Place watermelon-ball halves, cut side down, along edges of whipped cream topping. Serve immediately.
WATERMELON PIE
Summer and it's bountifful fruit! This is a great pie to take on a summer outing, picnic or cookout. Now some might think "USE THE RIND??" but yes this is a great way to use all of the watermelon you can! it doesn't take much of it. I prefer to leave out the raisins but hubby wants me to add them next time. He thinks that the pie almost tastes like plums and smells like a apple pie. You will never know that its watermelon rind! Now this recipe doesn't make a FAT slice but rather a thin filled pie, so if you want a fat full pie you will need to increase the filling ingredients. Besides using raisins you could use different dried fruits like cranberries, dates etc. Use what you like
Provided by Shawn C
Categories Pie
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place watermelon rind in a small saucepan; add water to cover.
- Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until tender.
- Remove from heat; drain.
- Combine watermelon rind with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, vinegar, raisins, and pecans; stir to combine then set aside.
- Fit 1 pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
- Pour watermelon rind mixture into the pie crust.
- Top with remaining pie crust; fold edges under, and crimp all around the edge.
- Cut small slits in top crust.
- Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes, or until golden, shielding edges of pie with strips of aluminum foil after 25 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Cool watermelon pie on a wire rack.
WATERMELON PIE
Just right for the summertime.
Provided by JJOHN32
Categories Desserts Pies No-Bake Pie Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix together the watermelon gelatin and water. Fold gelatin mixture into the dessert topping. Add cut watermelon.
- Pour mixture into graham cracker crust. Cool in refrigerator for about 3 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 205.8 mg, Sugar 32.8 g
COOL AND CREAMY WATERMELON PIE
This simple pie is so refreshing that it never lasts long on warm summer days. Watermelon and a few convenience items make it a delightful dessert that doesn't take much effort. -Velma Beck, Carlinville, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Cool to room temperature. Whisk in whipped topping; fold in watermelon. Spoon into crust. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Choose ripe watermelon: The best watermelons for pie are those that are ripe and juicy. Look for watermelons that are deep red in color and have a smooth, even rind.
- Chill the watermelon before using: Chilling the watermelon before using will help to make the pie more refreshing and will also make it easier to handle.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the watermelon: A sharp knife will help you to make clean, even cuts in the watermelon.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the pie tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the pie at a high temperature: Baking the pie at a high temperature will help to create a golden brown crust.
- Let the pie cool completely before serving: Letting the pie cool completely before serving will help to set the filling and will also make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Watermelon chiffon pie is a delicious and refreshing summer dessert. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its light and fluffy texture, this pie is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So next time you have a ripe watermelon on hand, give this recipe a try!
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