Pickled Watermelon Rind Fool
- Melanie

- 20 hours ago
- 1 min read
Serves 2
In celebration of International Pickle Day, I'm taking two of my favorite loves and combining them. Pickled watermelon rind is something I grew up eating with my grandgrandparents and sometimes, we ate it for dessert. This is my modern take on that memory: a light, tangy, barely-sweet fool that's as unexpected as it is unforgettable. If you haven't had it before, it's exactly what it sounds like: the white part of the watermelon (which we all throw away ), preserved in a sweet spiced brine. It's a Southern tradition that's been around for generations. You can find it at farmers markets and specialty grocery stores, or order it online.
Ingredients
3/4 cup cold heavy cream
1/4 cup mascarpone
2 tablespoons pickled watermelon rind brine, divided
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup minced pickled watermelon rind
6 slivers pickled watermelon rind, for garnish
Instructions
Place the heavy cream, mascarpone, 1 tablespoon of brine, sugar, and vanilla into a medium mixing bowl. Whip together until soft peaks form.
Gently fold in the minced rind with a rubber spatula.
Spoon into two serving glasses or small bowls. Top with rind slivers, drizzle with the remaining tablespoon of brine.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.





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