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Suggest a better descriptionPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 13-by-9-inch baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the long sides of the pan. Spray the foil with cooking spray.
Mix the melted butter into the finely ground vanilla wafers and add 2 Tablespoons of water. Mix well and press the crumbs onto the bottom of the prepared pan, forming a crust. Bake the crust for 20 minutes and allow to cool.
Set aside 2 cups of the watermelon juice in a small bowl. In a large bowl, combine the remaining 3 cups of watermelon juice with the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar and milk.
Sprinkle the gelatin over the reserved 2 cups of watermelon juice. Allow to sit for 2 minutes so that gelatin can dissolve and begin to absorb liquid, or "bloom." After the gelatin blooms, heat it in the microwave for 2 minutes on high, or heat gently in a small pot over low heat on the stove top, until the gelatin has completely melted into the juice and the liquid is smooth.
Add the watermelon juice with the melted gelatin to the larger bowl of juice from Step 3. Stir to combine. Gently pour the mixture over the prepared crust from Step 2 and place in the freezer for 2 hours or until the mixture is firm. (Alternately, place the pan in the refrigerator and allow to set for 3 to 4 hours.)
Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Before serving, cut the watermelon bars into squares. If desired, sprinkle each serving with confectioners' sugar or a dollop of whipped cream.
Tip: The squares will keep in the freezer for 2 weeks or in the refrigerator for 1 week.
Chef’s Note: To make watermelon juice, simply place the watermelon cubes in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture with a strainer into a bowl. Or, to save time, use a juicer if you have one, or buy watermelon juice at your grocery.
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Serving Size: 1 Recipe (594g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 1 Serving | ||
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Calories: 970 | ||
Calories from Fat: 623 (64%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 69.2g | 92 % | |
Saturated Fat 43.8g | 219 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 17.9g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 2.6g | ||
Cholesterol 183.2mg | 56 % | |
Sodium 56360.3mg | 1943 % | |
Potassium 266.1mg | 7 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 71.8g | 21 % | |
Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3 % | |
Sugars, other 70.9g | ||
Protein 25.7g | 37 % | |
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Calories per serving: 970
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