Raspberry Tea Gelees with Watermelon

1. 1

   In a saucepan bring sugar with 2 cups water to a boil over moderately high heat and boil, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.

2. 2

   Add tea bags and remove pan from heat.

3. 3

   Steep tea 5 minutes and remove tea bags, carefully squeezing any liquid in them into pan.

4. 4

   In small bowl sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup ice water and let stand 1 minute to soften.

5. 5

   Stir gelatin mixture into hot tea over low heat until gelatin is dissolved completely.

6. 6

   Remove pan from heat and stir in remaining 3/4 cup ice water and lemon juice.

7. 7

   Chill mixture 45 minutes, or until thickened to the consistency of raw egg white, and stir in watermelon and mint leaves.

8. 8

   Rinse six 1-cup molds in cold water, shaking out excess water (do not dry).

9. 9

   Spoon mixture into molds and chill until set, about 2 hours.

10. 10

    Dip each mold into warm water to loosen and invert gelees onto dessert plate.

11. 11

    Garnish gelees with mint sprigs.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.