Fluffy Watermelon Spoon Pie... with crispy macadamia nut crust
This make-ahead summer treat will make everybody smile as it’s so adorable. Serve semi-frozen for an ice cream texture, or right from your refrigerator.
Ingredients
Crust
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 4 ounce package 4-ounce macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
Filling
- 2 packets unflavored gelatin from a 4-count box
- 1 small package watermelon Kool-Aid®
- ½ cup sugar
- 1¾ cups cool tap water
- 2 tablespoons instant French vanilla pudding powder
- 4 cups cubed seeded watermelon
- 1 16 ounce whipped topping, divided
- ½ cup chocolate chips “seeds”
Instructions
- For the crust, combine all ingredients in a large bowl until mixed well. Press into pie plates or bowl and chill.
- For the filling, whisk gelatin, Kool-Aid and sugar into water in a large bowl. Let stand on the counter for 30 minutes.
- Fold in pudding mix, watermelon and whipped topping, saving a bit for garnishing. Pour into crust. Garnish as desired.
- Refrigerate or freeze several hours before serving. If freezing, let sit out about 25 minutes to slightly thaw for easier spooning.