🍉 Watermelon Milk Pudding
Layered with milky white pudding and soft pink watermelon jelly, this summer-inspired dessert features a dual texture, dreamy look, and fun toppings like popping boba and cookies—perfect for tea parties, kid-friendly menus, or seasonal campaigns.
Inspired by the refreshing sweetness of watermelon, Watermelon Milk Pudding captures the flavor and visual charm of summer in a layered, playful presentation. The dessert mimics a slice of watermelon with its soft pink and white tones, making it both delicious and photo-worthy.
The bottom layer is a light and silky milk pudding made with kanten powder and fresh milk, offering a delicate texture and subtle creamy flavor. The top layer combines Hojalicious’s watermelon powder with hot water to form a translucent jelly with natural fruit notes and a gentle pink hue.
What makes this dessert even more delightful is the garnish: red popping boba circling the top, plus a cookie and leafy decoration that turn the cup into a mini garden scene. Whether for themed dessert bars, seasonal kids’ menus, or social media-ready brand activations, this pudding delivers a fun and vibrant character-style aesthetic that stands out on any table.
This recipe is easy to prepare but feels rich in detail—ideal for food stylists, dessert creators, and café owners seeking playful ways to surprise and delight. With just a few ingredients and creative garnishing, you can transform a simple cup into a signature menu item or promotional highlight.
Ingredients
Milk: 150ml
Kanten powder: 7.5g
Watermelon powder: 22.6g
Hot water: 150ml
Toppings: Red popping boba, cookie, edible leaf (as desired)
Directions
Make the Milk Pudding Layer
In a pot, mix milk and kanten powder until fully dissolved. Heat and stir gently, then pour into a dessert cup. Tilt the cup at an angle using an egg holder or rack and chill in the fridge until set.Make the Watermelon Jelly Layer
In a separate bowl, combine watermelon powder, kanten powder, and hot water. Stir until dissolved. Let cool slightly, then gently pour onto the set milk layer. Refrigerate until fully chilled and firm.Decorate
Top with red popping boba in a ring shape. Add a cookie and leaf decoration in the center to create a fresh and whimsical presentation.
🏷 Tips
Tilting the cup during chilling gives a beautiful layered diagonal effect.
Use a clear glass cup to highlight the color contrast and texture—perfect for photos.
Switch up decorations based on your brand, characters, or seasonal themes.
Pair with Hojalicious popping boba, signature cookies, or branded cups for maximum impact.
