Rubbery Watermelon Recipe Guide Make Easy Fake Fruit Snack

Published on 2025-09-11

Create convincing rubbery "watermelon" snacks without the fruit using this simple gelatin-based recipe. Ideal for sensory play or food-safe props.

Ingredients & Equipment

1 cup Water (boiling)
1 cup Water (cold)
6 oz (3 packets) Watermelon or Berry Flavored Gelatin Powder
1 oz (1 packet) Unflavored Gelatin Powder
Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Green Liquid Food Coloring (optional)
Silicone Rectangular Loaf Pan (or small dish)
Small Round Cutter or Lid (about 1.5 inch diameter)
Cooking Spray

Instructions

1. Prepare Gelatin: Dissolve the unflavored gelatin powder in 1 cup of cold water in a medium bowl. Let it soften for 5 minutes.

2. Combine Liquids: Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the bloomed unflavored gelatin mixture. Stir constantly until completely dissolved.

Rubbery Watermelon Recipe Guide Make Easy Fake Fruit Snack

3. Add Flavor & Color: Whisk in the watermelon/berry flavored gelatin powder. Stir until fully dissolved and no granules remain.

4. Create Rind (Optional): Ladle out approximately ½ cup of the clear gelatin mixture into a small bowl. Tint it light green with food coloring. Set aside.

5. Layer White: Lightly spray your silicone loaf pan with cooking spray. Carefully pour the clear, uncolored watermelon gelatin mixture into the pan. Chill until just set but still slightly sticky (about 45-60 minutes).

6. Add Seeds: Once the clear layer is set, gently press mini chocolate chips into the surface, spaced randomly like seeds.

7. Finish Setting: Carefully pour the green tinted gelatin mixture (if using) over the clear layer with seeds. Refrigerate everything for 4-6 hours, or overnight, until completely firm.

8. Cut Watermelon Wedges: Loosen the gelatin block from the pan. Cut it lengthwise into long strips about 1-inch wide. Cut these strips on a diagonal every 1.5 inches to create wedge shapes.