HAPPY NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY 🍉

In this video, I show you how to make a refreshing milk pudding and a delightful watermelon dessert!

STAY TUNED for my book release in the Spring of 2022!

Bianco Mangiare - White Pudding

4 cups milk
3/4 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup sugar
rind of one lemon removed in a long spiral

Garnishes:
Rose Geranium Leaves and Flowers
Coarsely chopped pistachios
Grated Chocolate
Savoiardi Biscotti to serve on the side

Gelo di Melone - Water mellon pudding

4 cups watermelon puree passed through a sieve and pushed through with a rubber spatula
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 whole cloves wrapped in cheesecloth for easy removal or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Garnishes:
Tiny chocolate chips to resemble watermelon seeds
Coarsely chopped pistachios
a layer of heavy cream on the surface of the pudding
A swirl of whipped cream or non dairy "Reddi Wip" topping
or any combination of the above.

Filming and Video Editing by Francesca Sacco

My books:
Sicilian Feasts https://www.amazon.com/Sicilian-Feast...
The Cooking of Emilia-Romagna: Culinary Treasures of Northern Italy https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-...
Language and Travel Guide to Sicily https://www.amazon.com/Language-Trave...
Available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and other book vendors.

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