Refreshing Watermelon Popsicles with Coconut Milk and Mint Swirl Recipe
These Refreshing Watermelon Popsicles feature a smooth watermelon puree layered with a cool coconut milk and mint swirl, perfect for a homemade, healthy treat on hot days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed watermelon, seeds removed
- 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves, washed and torn
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Watermelon Puree: Cut about 4 cups (600g) of fresh watermelon into cubes, removing seeds. Place cubes in a blender with lime juice and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. For a pulp-free texture, strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- Make the Mint Coconut Swirl: Warm 1 cup (240ml) of full-fat coconut milk with 10-12 torn fresh mint leaves over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cool slightly, strain out mint leaves. Stir in honey or maple syrup and vanilla extract if using. Chill in fridge.
- Combine and Layer: Pour about two-thirds of the watermelon puree into popsicle molds, filling halfway or more. Spoon a layer of the mint coconut milk mixture over the watermelon. Use a skewer or chopstick to gently swirl the mixtures inside each mold.
- Freeze: Insert sticks into molds carefully. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until fully set.
- Serve: To unmold, run molds briefly under warm water for 10-15 seconds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a pulp-free texture, strain the watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve.
- Freezing time is important to fully set the popsicles, so allow at least 6 hours.
- Honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract are optional to adjust sweetness and flavor.
Keywords: watermelon popsicles, coconut milk popsicles, mint popsicles, homemade frozen treats, summer dessert
