{"id":34740,"date":"2016-07-01T17:27:45","date_gmt":"2016-07-01T07:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/?p=34740"},"modified":"2020-03-16T14:28:55","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T03:28:55","slug":"watermelon-cheesecake-dessert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/watermelon-cheesecake-dessert\/","title":{"rendered":"Watermelon Cheesecake Dessert"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hrecipe\" align=\"center\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P2140454-550x413.jpg\" alt=\"watermelon cheesecake dessert ann reardon\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" class=\"photo\" data-wp-pid=\"34742\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; <\/p>\n<p>Slicing open a lovely fresh watermelon is very much a family event in our home. Everyone gathers around, plates at the ready as we chop huge, delicious slices for everyone &#8211; the kids&#8217; laughter flowing almost as quickly as the sweet watermelon juice.<\/p>\n<p>This gorgeous Watermelon Cheesecake Dessert is out just in time for International Watermelon Day on August 3.  It&#8217;s the perfect way to incorporate fresh watermelon juice in a very eye-catching dessert.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KsLTDchDQMo?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>And some exciting news &#8230; after SO MANY requests for T-Shirts and literally thousands of people voting for their favorite slogans and designs &#8230; the first batch of my Tees are finally here.  How awesome!<\/p>\n<p>Your two most popular designs (by a long way) were the bright &#8216;How To Cook That&#8217; cookie logo and my sign-off catch-phrase &#8220;Make it a Great Week&#8221;. Let me just say, I really love the T-Shirt.  It also looks super cool on coffee mugs (or hot chocolate mugs in my case).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_3014-550x550.jpg\" alt=\"ann reardon how to cook that \" width=\"550\" height=\"550\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34745\" data-wp-pid=\"34745\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_3014-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_3014-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_3014-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_3014-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_3014-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_3014-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/IMG_3014-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>T-shirts and mugs are now available here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/h2ct-merchandise\/\" target=\"_blank\" >new merch<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P2150154-550x413.jpg\" alt=\"ann reardon make it a great week\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34744\" data-wp-pid=\"34744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P2150154-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P2150154-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P2150154-60x45.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P2150154-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"fn\">Watermelon Dessert Recipe <\/h2>\n<p><strong>Crumb Base<\/strong><br \/>\n<span class=\"ingredient\"><span class=\"amount\">200g (7.05 ounces)<\/span> <span class=\"name\">plain cookies<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n100g (3.53 ounces) butter or margarine<br \/>\na few drops of green gel food coloring<\/p>\n<p>200g (7.05 ounces) plain cookies<br \/>\n100g (3.53 ounces) or 1\/2 cup butter or margarine<br \/>\na few drops of red gel food coloring<\/p>\n<p>Use a rolling pin to crush the biscuits (cookies) into fine crumbs.  If you have a food processor you can use that instead.<br \/>\nMelt the margarine in the microwave or on the stovetop then pour in the biscuit crumbs and the food colouring.  Stir really well to incorporate the colour.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/summer-dessert-recipe-ann-reardon-550x309.png\" alt=\"crumb base watermelon dessert ann reardon\" width=\"550\" height=\"309\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34759\" data-wp-pid=\"34759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/summer-dessert-recipe-ann-reardon-550x309.png 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/summer-dessert-recipe-ann-reardon-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/summer-dessert-recipe-ann-reardon-60x34.png 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/summer-dessert-recipe-ann-reardon-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/summer-dessert-recipe-ann-reardon.png 1868w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pour the red crumbs into a loose based cake tin, mine is 21cm (8.27 inches) in diameter and use the back of a spoon to squash it flat.    Make a space around the edge for the green.  <\/p>\n<p>Take a small handful of green and squeeze it together to make it stick together, squash it and then press it onto the side of the tin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cheesecake<\/strong><br \/>\n10g (0.35 ounces) or 2\/3 Tbsp powdered gelatin<br \/>\n25mL (0.85 fluid ounces) or 2 Tbsp room temperature water<br \/>\n250g (8.82 ounces) block or 1 cup cream cheese<br \/>\n1\/3 cup or 75g (2.65 ounces) sugar<br \/>\n1\/4 cup or 65mL (2.2 fluid ounces) milk (4% fat)<br \/>\n1\/4 cup or 65mL (2.2 fluid ounces) (35% fat) cream (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/cream-use\/\" title=\"What cream should I use?\" target=\"_blank\">FAQ: What cream should I use?<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Add the gelatin to the water and stir well, then set aside to allow it to absorb the water.<\/p>\n<p>Whip the cream to make soft peaks then set that aside.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-ideas-ann-reardon-550x309.png\" alt=\"watermelon dessert recipe ann reardon\" width=\"550\" height=\"309\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34757\" data-wp-pid=\"34757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-ideas-ann-reardon-550x309.png 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-ideas-ann-reardon-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-ideas-ann-reardon-60x34.png 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-ideas-ann-reardon-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-ideas-ann-reardon.png 1863w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Beat the cream cheese with electric mixers until it is smooth, then add in the sugar.  Pour in the milk.  <\/p>\n<p>Heat the gelatin in the microwave until it is melted.  Pour it into the cream cheese mixture and beat quickly.<br \/>\nFold in the whipped cream.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-recips-ann-reardon-550x309.png\" alt=\"watermelon cheesecake ann reardon\" width=\"550\" height=\"309\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34755\" data-wp-pid=\"34755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-recips-ann-reardon-550x309.png 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-recips-ann-reardon-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-recips-ann-reardon-60x34.png 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-recips-ann-reardon-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-recips-ann-reardon.png 1859w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Place 1 cup of this mixture into a bowl and colour it red.  Spread this over the red crumb base to seal it.<\/p>\n<p>Add a bowl upside down in the centre and pipe your white cheesecake mixture around the edge.   Place that in the fridge to set.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watermelon Jelly<\/strong><br \/>\n345g (12.17 ounces) fresh seedless watermelon (to make 375mL (12.68 fluid ounces) or 1 1\/2 cups of juice)<br \/>\n1 packet strawberry jello \/ jelly<br \/>\n45mL (1.52 fluid ounces) or 3 Tbsp water<\/p>\n<p>Tip the jelly crystals into the water and stir well.<br \/>\nPlace the watermelon into a blender and blitz to make juice.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-recipe-ann-rearod-550x238.png\" alt=\"watermelon dessert recipe how to cook that\" width=\"550\" height=\"238\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34756\" data-wp-pid=\"34756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-recipe-ann-rearod-550x238.png 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-recipe-ann-rearod-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-recipe-ann-rearod-60x26.png 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-recipe-ann-rearod-400x173.png 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-recipe-ann-rearod.png 1830w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Strain through a fine sieve to get rid of any seeds and the coarse bit of the pulp so that you end up with a smooth clear jelly.<br \/>\nHeat the jelly mixture in the microwave until the sugar and gelatine are melted.  Add to the watermelon juice and mix well, then allow to cool. Take the cheesecake out of the fridge and remove the bowl from the centre.  Pour the watermelon jelly mixture into the middle.  Use the back of a spoon to pop any bubbles then place it in the fridge to set.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watermelon seeds<\/strong><br \/>\n100g (3.53 ounces) compound dark chocolate<\/p>\n<p>Melt the chocolate and pipe seeds onto non-stick baking paper.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-recipe-ann-reardon-550x638.png\" alt=\"watermelon dessert ann reardon\" width=\"550\" height=\"638\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34760\" data-wp-pid=\"34760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-recipe-ann-reardon-550x638.png 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-recipe-ann-reardon-300x348.png 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-recipe-ann-reardon-259x300.png 259w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-recipe-ann-reardon-60x70.png 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-recipe-ann-reardon-400x464.png 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/watermelon-dessert-recipe-ann-reardon.png 873w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Remove the dessert from the tin, add the seeds and slice to serve.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P2140465-550x413.jpg\" alt=\"watermelon dessert recipe \" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34743\" data-wp-pid=\"34743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P2140465-550x413.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P2140465-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P2140465-60x45.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P2140465-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P2140465-1200x900-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><h7 class=\"updated\">Copyright 2016<\/h7><a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\">How To Cook That<\/a>\n<\/div>\n \n<h4 align=center>My Cookbook<\/h4>\n<p align=center>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/cook-crazy-sweet-creations-cookbook-ann-reardon\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"40%\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/hardcover-book-mockup-of-a-woman-reading-3409-el1.png\" alt=\"ann reardon crazy sweet creations cookbook\" title=\"Crazy Sweet Creations Cookbook\" style=\"opacity: 0.8; -moz-opacity: 0.8;\" class=\"fade\" \/><\/a>\n<\/br>\nStores that sell my book listed by country:  \n<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/ARcookbook\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/bit.ly\/ARcookbook<\/a>\n<\/br>\nAll recipe quantities in the book are in grams, ounces and cups.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/watermelon-cheesecake-dessert\/\"><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P2140465-150x150.jpg\" class=\"alignleft tfe wp-post-image\" alt=\"watermelon dessert recipe\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P2140465-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P2140465-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P2140465-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P2140465-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/P2140465-1200x1200-cropped.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-wp-pid=\"34743\" \/><\/a><p>&nbsp; Slicing open a lovely fresh watermelon is very much a family event in our home. Everyone gathers around, plates at the ready as we chop huge, delicious slices for everyone &#8211; the kids&#8217; laughter flowing almost as quickly as the sweet watermelon juice. This gorgeous Watermelon Cheesecake Dessert is out just in time for International Watermelon Day on August 3. It&#8217;s the perfect way to incorporate fresh watermelon juice in a very eye-catching dessert.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":34743,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1654,142,145],"tags":[31,787,2539,1069,2541,2540,952,1925,1184,163,15,981,1773,2538,1468,1465],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34740"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34740"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34740\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":103555,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34740\/revisions\/103555"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34743"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34740"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34740"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.howtocookthat.net\/public_html\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34740"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}