When it comes to the quintessential summer fruit, watermelon always comes to mind. Ripe watermelon is refreshingly sweet and perfect for a hot day. But it can be inconvenient to buy a whole melon when you can’t finish it before it peaks. A simple and elegant solution is to turn watermelon into ice pops — a portable, fun dessert that’s as attractive as it is delicious.
Watermelon can be enjoyed many ways: chilled and sliced, made into sorbet, or blended into ice pops. Each option is delightful, but the ice pops have a special appeal because they can be made to look like sliced watermelon.
You can create the watermelon look by layering purees: a bright red fruit layer for the “flesh,” a creamy white layer for the rind, and a green layer to mimic the outer skin. The red layer is achieved by blending watermelon with another red fruit — strawberries, cherries, or raspberries all work well. This not only boosts flavor and color but also adds vitamins and antioxidants, making the treats appealing to kids and adults alike.
These ice pops freeze well and store easily. To keep a batch on hand, pop them out of the molds once frozen, wrap individually in wax paper, and place them in a freezer-friendly container. It’s reassuring to know you have a small stash of homemade treats ready whenever the weather calls for something cold and fruity. If you enjoy making your own ice pops, try varying the fruit combinations to keep things interesting.
Strawberry and Watermelon Ice Pops
The Greedy Vegan
Pin Recipe
10 mins
5 hrs
5 hrs 10 mins
Dessert
Vegan
10 ice pops
83 kcal
Ingredients
- 250 g strawberries
- 250 g watermelon
- 5 kiwis green
- 200 ml coconut milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla essence
Instructions
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Blend the strawberries and watermelon together, then strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds. Set the juice aside.
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Peel and blend the kiwis, then strain through a sieve to remove seeds. Set the kiwi puree aside.
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Stir the coconut milk with the vanilla essence in a small bowl to make a thin creamy layer.
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To achieve clear, distinct layers, start by pouring the strawberry‑watermelon juice into the ice pop molds. Insert sticks and freeze until solid.
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Add a thin layer of the coconut‑vanilla mixture and freeze again. Finally, pour a layer of kiwi puree and freeze until completely solid.
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