Description
Beat the heat with these delightful watermelon strawberry fruit popsicles, bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors. Perfect for summer, they combine juicy watermelon and tangy strawberries for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed (seedless preferred)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional, depending on sweetness preference)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (adjust based on sweetness)
- 1 cup mixed fresh fruit, diced (e.g., kiwi, pineapple, blueberries, or additional strawberries)
Instructions
- Start by preparing the watermelon layer. In a blender, combine 4 cups of cubed watermelon with 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lime juice and 1 tablespoon of honey (if using). Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds. It should look like a vibrant pink puree without any chunks.
- Next, prepare the strawberry layer. In the same blender (no need to wash it out), add 2 cups of hulled and sliced fresh strawberries. Pour in 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice and adjust sweetness with 1-2 tablespoons of honey, depending on your preference. Blend until smooth, which should take about 30 seconds. The mixture should be bright red and slightly thick.
- Now, grab your popsicle molds. Begin by pouring a layer of the watermelon puree into each mold, filling them about halfway. Tap the mold gently on the counter to eliminate any air bubbles. Freeze for about 1-2 hours or until the layer is firm to the touch.
- While the watermelon layer is freezing, prepare the mixed fruit chunks. Dice your choice of fruits into small pieces, ensuring they are bite-sized. Once the watermelon layer is firm, take the molds out of the freezer and evenly distribute the diced fruit into each mold.
- Carefully pour the strawberry puree over the fruit chunks, filling each mold to the top. Use a stick or spoon to gently stir the layers together, but don’t overmix; you want the layers to remain somewhat distinct.
- Insert the popsicle sticks into the molds and return them to the freezer. Freeze for at least 4-6 hours or until completely solid. You’ll know they’re ready when they feel frozen solid and you can’t see any liquid when you jiggle them.
- When ready to serve, run warm water over the outside of the molds for 10-15 seconds to help release the popsicles. Gently pull on the sticks to remove them. Enjoy your refreshing watermelon popsicles immediately!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: For a vegan option, substitute honey with agave syrup or maple syrup. Ensure the watermelon layer is sufficiently frozen before adding the fruit chunks to maintain distinct layers.