Sicilian Strawberry Pudding (gelo di fragole)
Sicilian Strawberry Pudding, or gelo di fragole, is the perfect light and refreshing summer dessert. With just a few minutes of prep time needed, this dairy and gluten free treat is sure to become your new go-to summertime sweet!
Servings 5 servings
Calories 154kcal
Ingredients
- 454 grams strawberries (1 lb)
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 6 tbsp. granulated sugar or more as desired
- 1 cup cold water
- 5 tbsp. cornstarch
To garnish, choice of:
- whipped cream
- fresh fruit
- chopped pistachios
- chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Remove the stem from the strawberries and wash them well.
- Cut into quarters and toss in a bowl along with the sugar and lemon juice.
- Place in the bowl of your food processor and purée until fairly smooth.
- Taste and add more sugar, if needed. The amount of sugar may vary according to the sweetness of your strawberries.
- Pour the mixture into a sauce pan.
- In a separate bowl, stir the cornstarch into the water until smooth. Be sure to use only cold water!
- Stir the cornstarch/water mixture into the sauce pan with the strawberries.
- Place the sauce pan on a burner over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a gentle boil and thickens. This will take approximately 3 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and transfer the mixture into glasses, cups or dessert plates. Let cool, then refrigerate until set, about 3-4 hours.
- Serve chilled as is or with choice of garnish.
Notes
To serve:
This recipe can be enjoyed as is, that is without any toppings. But you can dress it up in one of the following ways:
-with whipped cream and mint leaves
-chopped pistachios
-fresh fruit such as strawberries and/or blueberries
-chocolate shavings More tips: -Adjust the amount of sugar you add to the strawberries according to your taste. This may vary according to how sweet your strawberries are.
-Be sure to dissolve the cornstarch in cold water to prevent it from clumping.
-I divided my pudding into 5 portions but you can divide it into portion sizes of your choice. How long does it keep for? Keep leftovers well wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Please note that the nutritional information provided is for the strawberry pudding on it's own, without whipped cream or other garnish.
-with whipped cream and mint leaves
-chopped pistachios
-fresh fruit such as strawberries and/or blueberries
-chocolate shavings More tips: -Adjust the amount of sugar you add to the strawberries according to your taste. This may vary according to how sweet your strawberries are.
-Be sure to dissolve the cornstarch in cold water to prevent it from clumping.
-I divided my pudding into 5 portions but you can divide it into portion sizes of your choice. How long does it keep for? Keep leftovers well wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Please note that the nutritional information provided is for the strawberry pudding on it's own, without whipped cream or other garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg