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3-Ingredient Watermelon Popsicles

3-ingredient watermelon popsicles made by blending seedless watermelon with honey and fresh lime, then freezing into smooth, icy molds. Bright, lightly sweet, and perfectly refreshing with clean lime flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
freezing 5 hours 50 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 84
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Watermelon popsicle base
  • 5 cup fresh watermelon, seedless, cubed Use about a quarter of a medium watermelon; no seeds.
  • 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup) Adjust to taste for sweetness balance.
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice Adds brightness; use fresh for best flavor.

Equipment

  • 1 popsicle molds

Method
 

Blend and season
  1. Cut the watermelon into rough chunks and remove any seeds, then measure about 5 cups.
  2. Add the watermelon, honey (or maple syrup), and lime juice to a blender and blend on high for 30–45 seconds until completely smooth and liquid.
  3. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness with a touch more honey if needed until the flavor is bright and balanced.
Fill molds and freeze
  1. Pour the blended mixture slowly into popsicle molds, filling each to about 1/4 inch from the top to allow for expansion.
  2. Insert popsicle sticks; if your mold doesn’t have built-in sticks, freeze for 1 hour until the liquid is slushy, then insert sticks so they stand straight.
  3. Freeze for at least 5–6 hours, or overnight for best results.
Unmold and serve
  1. To unmold, run warm water over the outside of the molds for 15–20 seconds, then gently pull the popsicles free.
  2. Serve immediately, or wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

For the smoothest texture, blend until fully liquid with no visible fruit bits, then pour slowly to avoid air bubbles. Keep leftovers wrapped in plastic and stored in a freezer bag for up to 2 weeks. Freezing works well for this recipe (no need to thaw before serving). Dietary swap: use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan option.