This frozen treat is inspired by the classic Mexican spicy watermelon lollipop. Featuring the unique flavor of Thai Chili Pepper Honey by @ChiliPepperCooks, this popsicle is perfect for those who love a mix of sweet, tangy, and spicy. Add a touch of chamoy, Tajín, and lime juice for the ultimate summer treat.
Ingredients
🍉 8 cups diced watermelon
💧 1 cup water
🌶️ Thai Chili Pepper Honey (to taste)
🍯 1/2 cup chamoy
🌶️ 1/4 cup Tajín
🍉 4 cups diced watermelon rind
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
💧 4 cups water
🟢 Green food colorant
Equipment
• Blender
• Fine-mesh strainer
• Popsicle molds
• Popsicle sticks
• Small plastic or sandwich zip bags
Prep Time
• 30 minutes
Freezing Time
• 5 hours
Calories & Macros (per serving)
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and can vary based on specific ingredients and serving sizes.
• Calories: 60
• Protein: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fat: 0g
Instructions
• Prepare the Red Watermelon Mixture
o In a blender, combine the diced watermelon, 1 cup of water, and Thai Chili Pepper Honey to taste. Blend until smooth.
o If your watermelon is not seedless, strain the mixture into a pitcher to remove seeds.
o Add chamoy and 1/4 cup of Tajín to the blended mixture and stir well.
• Fill the Popsicle Molds (Red Layer)
o Pour the red watermelon mixture into the popsicle molds, leaving about 2 centimeters of space at the top for the green layer.
o Insert the popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 2 hours.
• Prepare the Green Watermelon Rind Mixture
o In a blender, combine the diced watermelon rind, lime juice, 4 cups of water, and more Thai Chili Pepper Honey to taste. Blend until smooth.
o Strain the mixture into a clean container to extract the liquid.
o Add green food colorant to enhance the color and stir until evenly mixed.
• Fill the Popsicle Molds (Green Layer)
o Remove the molds from the freezer and fill the remaining space with the green mixture, topping off each mold.
o Freeze for an additional 3 hours or until completely solid.
• Remove the Popsicles from the Molds
o Submerge the bottom of the molds in warm water for a few seconds to loosen the popsicles.
o Carefully remove each popsicle and place them in individual small plastic bags or sandwich zip bags for storage.
Cooking and Serving Tips
• Variations: Add extra chamoy or Tajín to the popsicle edges before serving for more flavor.
• Storage: Store the popsicles in the freezer for up to 2 weeks, individually wrapped to maintain freshness.
• Serving Suggestions: Enjoy on a hot day for a refreshing and spicy treat!
Enjoy your Spicy Watermelon Popsicles! 🍉🌶️🟢