Gelo Di Mellone

Directions

SPOON THE FLESH AWAY from the rind of the melon into a large bowl.

Remove seeds and liquefy in food processor or blender.

Combine sugar and cornstarch in a 3-quart non-reactive saucepan and add watermelon juice gradually, whisking it in.

Place over low heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly with a flat-edged wooden spatula.

At the boil, continue cooking about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, over lowest heat.

Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and pour into a mixing bowl.

Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on the surface.

After the gelo has cooled, stir in the remaining ingredients, except the cinnamon.

Pour into a glass serving bowl and chill.

To serve the gelo, spoon into dessert bowls and sprinkle with cinnamon at the table.