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Watermelon and Lime Popsicles
Beat the summer heat with our Watermelon and Lime Popsicles! These icy treats are a delightful blend of fresh, juicy watermelon and tangy lime, sweetened with a hint of honey and infused with aromatic mint leaves. A refreshing palate cleanser or a light dessert, these popsicles are the perfect way to cool down during those hot summer days. This recipe has roots in the southern United States, where watermelon is a summer staple and citrus fruits like lime are commonly used in desserts.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- Fresh watermelon
- 4 cups, cubed
- Fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup
- Honey
- 2 tablespoons, or to taste
- Fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup, chopped
- Popsicle sticks
- 8
- Popsicle molds
- 8 molds
Instructions
- Prepare your popsicle molds and sticks.
- In a blender, add the cubed watermelon and blend until you have a smooth puree.
- Add the fresh lime juice, your preferred amount of honey, and the chopped fresh mint leaves to the blender. Blend again until everything is well combined.
- Carefully pour the watermelon mixture into each popsicle mold, leaving a little space at the top for the mixture to expand as it freezes.
- Insert a popsicle stick into each mold and ensure it is standing upright.
- Place the filled molds in the freezer and let them freeze for at least 4 hours, or until the popsicles are completely frozen.
- To remove the popsicles from the molds, briefly run the molds under warm water. The popsicles should easily slide out.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing watermelon and lime popsicles!
Dietary Information
Servings: 8 • Dish Type: Dessert • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Freeze Time: 4 hours • Calories: 45 • Fat: 0g • Carbs: 12g • Protein: 0.6g • Sodium: 2mg • Sugar: 10g
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