Watermelon Ring with Moscato

Name: Watermelon Ring with Moscato
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Watermelon (the flesh) 3.5 lbs; Moscato wine (white) 0.9 cup; Sugar ¾ cup; Gelatin in sheets 1.5 oz; Lemon juice 0.17 cup

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129

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free

Energy Kcal 129
Carbohydrates g 27.3
of which sugars g 27.3
Protein g 0.8
Fiber g 0.4
Sodium mg 8

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Serving: 8
Cost: Low
Note + 12 hours of cooling

PRESENTATION

So, you’re looking to up your summer dessert game? Watermelon moscato is, honestly, the way to do it. It’s fun and fancy—perfect for your next get-together. In Italy, they love using the best local fruits and wines. And look, you totally capture that vibe here with just a few fresh ingredients. You’ve got juicy sweet watermelon, a splash of zippy lemon juice, some sugar, and of course, classic Italian moscato. These come together to create something super light and refreshing—way more exciting than your regular fruit salad.

Plus, the wine adds this gentle, aromatic kick. It perfectly complements the mellow watermelon flavor. And listen, this dish is a standout on any table. It's got that tender texture you’d expect from a good budino but with a cool twist—thanks to the wine. Pretty simple, right? No need for fancy steps. Seriously, just simple ingredients and a few minutes, and you’ve got a dish people will rave about.

Italian summers? They’re all about hanging with friends over fresh watermelon wine cocktail options and easy desserts. This one captures that vibe, for sure. It feels like a watermelon moscato sangria or a spritzer, but in budino form—kinda like a jelly ring, but way more moist and flavorful. The moscato really shines here—it's not overpowering, just enough to make the watermelon pop with a nice fruity aroma.

This dish? It's a great choice when you want something light and different to finish off a meal. And look, you can swap out the moscato for another Italian summer wine if you’re feeling adventurous, but the original combo? That’s what makes it so tangy and enjoyable. A slice of this at a summer dinner? Guaranteed smiles and requests for seconds. No question. While people talk about watermelon moscato punch or slushies, this ring keeps things golden and unexpected. It’s really really good for any summer gathering.

INGREDIENTS
Ingredients for a 3 lb Mold: Watermelon 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) - (the flesh); Moscato wine 0.9 cup (200 g) - (white); Sugar ¾ cup (150 g); Gelatin in sheets 1.5 oz (40 g); Lemon juice 0.17 cup (40 g) -

Preparation

How to prepare Watermelon Ring with Moscato

To prepare the watermelon ring with moscato, start by soaking the gelatin in cold water for at least 10 minutes 1. In the meantime, take a watermelon and cut off the ends 2, then roughly chop the flesh 3 and remove the seeds.

Place the watermelon chunks in a juicer to separate the pulp from the juice of the fruit 4: you will obtain 2.9 lbs of watermelon juice 5: set it aside. Now squeeze the lemon 6.

Strain the lemon juice with a fine-mesh sieve 7 and also set it aside. Now take a large bowl and pour in the Moscato and the watermelon juice 8. Use a hand whisk to mix the ingredients 9.

Then pour the liquids into a high-sided saucepan and heat over low heat 10. Add the soaked and well-squeezed gelatin 11 and the lemon juice 12.

Add also the sugar and mix the ingredients to combine them 14. It will take about 5-6 minutes for the ingredients to dissolve. Then pour the mixture into a 3 lb ring-shaped mold 15.

Cover it with clear plastic wrap 16 and place it in the refrigerator to set for at least 12 hours. After this time, fill a saucepan halfway with water. It is important that the saucepan has a slightly larger circumference than the ring-shaped mold in which you poured the mixture. Bring the water to a boil and place the mold with the preparation on top of it 17 so that the heat allows the dessert to detach from the mold. It will only take a few seconds. Then remove the mold from the saucepan with spatulas, place a serving plate over the mold, and flip both together onto a flat surface. Then detach the mold and serve your watermelon ring with Moscato 18! If you wish, you can serve it accompanied by some pieces of watermelon or berries.

Storage

It is possible to keep the watermelon ring with moscato for up to 3 days in the refrigerator, covered with clear plastic wrap or in an airtight container.

Freezing is not recommended.