Watermelon Feta Dessert with Chia Seeds
Watermelon Feta Dessert with Chia Seeds is a light, refreshing dessert for two that leans a little savory, a little sweet, and fully summery. The watermelon brings juicy freshness, the feta adds a salty contrast, and the chia seeds give the dish a subtle texture that makes it feel more considered. It is a small dessert, but it has a lot of personality.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 8 ounces watermelon
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- basil or mint
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk milk and honey until blended. Whisk in the chia seeds; let stand 30 minutes. Stir to distribute the seeds if they have settled. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day. Whip cream until it begins to form firm peaks.
- Cut feta cheese in small pieces, add mascarpone and puree in food processor.
- Fold whipped cream in the feta mixture and refrigerate.
- Cut watermelon in small pieces (discard seeds). I used a tiny star cookie cutter.
- Spoon the half the chia pudding into 2 bowls or glasses; divide the watermelon over the 2 glasses (leaving a few pieces for decoration).
- Divide feta mousse over watermelon and cover with remaining chia seeds pudding.
- Decorate top of dessert with watermelon and basil or mint and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 832kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 18gFat: 65gSaturated Fat: 38gSodium: 529mgFiber: 7gSugar: 32g