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Preparation: Soak both lots of powdered gelatin in water.
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Cut out the flesh of a watermelon roughly and place in a container.
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Mash the watermelon up a bit with a fork.
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Watermelon Jelly: Add the sugar to the watermelon puree and mix well with a whisk.
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Warm the gelatin mixture for 20 - 30 seconds in a 500 W microwave and add a little bit at a time through a tea strainer into the puree mixture.
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Mix well after each addition.
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Add in the lemon juice and put the bowl in an ice bath.
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Mix until the jelly starts to thicken.
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Add the crushed watermelon flesh, along with any juices, and mix in well.
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Transfer everything to a glass and leave to chill and set in the refrigerator.
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Sparkling Jelly: Place the water and sugar in a pot and heat until it comes to a boil.
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Remove from the heat and add the soaked gelatin.
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Stir well to dissolve completely.
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Add in the lemon juice and place the pot in an ice bath until the mixture starts to thicken.
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Once thickened, add in the sparkling wine (that has been left to return to room temperature) and mix in well.
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Pour the mixture into a tray or something similar and leave to chill and set in the refrigerator.
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Finishing Touches: Use a hand mixer to crush up the sparkling wine jelly and add into the glass on top of the watermelon jelly.
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Insert several small lemon slices into the crushed jelly and top with some chervil to finish.
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You can choose to top this dessert with whipped cream rather than lemon slices.
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It tastes delicious this way too.
