Best 7 Cool Watermelon Pops Recipes

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In the sweltering heat of summer, cool down with a refreshing and delectable treat – watermelon pops! Made from the juicy sweetness of watermelon, these frozen delights are a perfect blend of flavor and refreshment. Whether you're looking for a healthy snack for the kids, a guilt-free dessert, or a fun way to beat the heat, watermelon pops are the answer. With just a few simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can create these delicious and nutritious treats at home.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

WATERMELON POPS



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Layers of raspberry, cream cheese and lime look like watermelon slices with chocolate chip 'seeds' in these tasty frozen pops.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 3h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sugar
1 (3 ounce) package JELL-O Lime Flavor Gelatin
2 cups boiling water, divided
Ice cubes
1 cup cold water, divided
1 (3 ounce) package JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
3 tablespoons miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 ounces PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 ½ cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Mix 1/3 cup sugar and lime gelatin mix in medium bowl. Add 1 cup boiling water; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough ice to 1/2 cup cold water to measure 3/4 cup. Add to lime gelatin; stir until ice is completely melted. Refrigerate 25 min.
  • Meanwhile, repeat Step 1 using strawberry gelatin mix and omitting the refrigeration step. Pour into 16 (3-oz.) paper cups. Freeze 20 min. Stir 1/2 tsp. chocolate chips into gelatin in each cup.
  • Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar with mixer in medium bowl until well blended. Stir in COOL WHIP; spread over gelatin in cups.
  • Pour lime gelatin over cream cheese mixture. Insert wooden pop stick into gelatin in center of each cup. Freeze 3 hours or until firm. Remove pops from cups just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 75.6 mg, Sugar 23.4 g

WATERMELON POPS



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Enjoy these watermelon pops made with chocolate, Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ cake mix and Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting - a beautiful dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box
1/4 teaspoon pink paste food color
3/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container)
3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
32 paper lollipop sticks
1 bag (16 oz) white candy melts or coating wafers, melted
1 large block white plastic foam
1 bag (16 oz) green candy melts or coating wafers, melted
1 cup light green candy melts (from 16-oz bag), melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for 13x9-inch pan, using water, oil and egg whites and adding pink paste food color. Cool completely.
  • Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. Crumble cake into large bowl. Add frosting and chocolate chips; mix well. Shape into 32 oblong balls; place on cookie sheet. Freeze until firm. When cake balls are firm, transfer to refrigerator.
  • Remove several cake balls from refrigerator at a time. Dip tip of 1 lollipop stick 1/2 inch into melted white candy and insert stick into 1 cake ball no more than halfway. Dip each cake ball into melted candy to cover; tap off excess. Poke opposite end of stick into foam block. Let stand until set. Dip each cake ball into melted green candy to cover; tap off excess. Return sticks to foam block. Let stand until set. With toothpick, decorate cake balls with light green candy to look like watermelons. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 119 mg

WATERMELON POPS



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Nothing's better on a hot day than homemade watermelon ice pops.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 8h

Number Of Ingredients 2

6 cups cubed seedless watermelon (from about 4 1/2 pounds of watermelon), rind removed
1 to 4 tablespoons sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Working in batches, place watermelon and sugar (if using) in a blender. Puree until completely liquefied, stirring watermelon as necessary so all cubes are blended and mixture is smooth. Pour into twelve 3-ounce ice-pop molds or plastic cups. Insert sticks or wooden spoons into puree, and freeze until solid, at least 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 g

COOL WATERMELON POPS



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The kids are going to flip for the miniature chocolate chips in these picture-perfect pops. They're almost too cute to eat (but you'll be glad you did). -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 28 pops.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups boiling water
1 cup sugar
1 package (3 ounces) watermelon gelatin
1 envelope unsweetened watermelon cherry Kool-Aid mix
2 cups refrigerated watermelon juice blend
28 freezer pop molds or 28 paper cups (3 ounces each) and wooden pop sticks
1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups prepared limeade
2 to 3 teaspoons green food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the water, sugar, gelatin and Kool-Aid mix; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add watermelon juice. Fill each mold or cup with 3 tablespoons watermelon mixture. Freeze until almost slushy, about 1 hour. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Top molds with holders. If using cups, top with foil and insert sticks through foil. Freeze., In a small bowl, combine limeade and, if desired, food coloring. If using freezer molds, remove holders. If using paper cups, remove foil. Pour limeade mixture over tops. Return holders or foil. Freeze until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 11mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WATERMELON MEZCAL POPS



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These spiked watermelon ice pops will keep you cool all summer long; just throw everything in a blender, pour into molds and freeze. With just the right amount of smoky mezcal and a hint of lime juice, they are as refreshing as they are fun to eat. Feel free to use orange juice instead of mezcal for a non-alcoholic version.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 1/2 cups diced seedless watermelon (about 1/2-inch dice)
1/3 cup mezcal
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons superfine sugar

Steps:

  • Blend the watermelon, mezcal, lime juice and sugar in a blender on high until very smooth and thoroughly combined, about 1 minute. Give the mixture a good stir with a large spoon or rubber spatula to make sure most of the foam has subsided, then pour into six 4-ounce ice-pop molds. Freeze until solid, at least 8 hours and preferably overnight.
  • The ice pops will keep in the freezer up to 2 weeks. Right before serving, run them under hot water for 5 to 10 seconds to make them easier to unmold.

SPIKED WATERMELON POPS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 10h5m

Yield 16 popsicles

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 (3 pounds) large watermelon, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup watermelon flavored 70 proof vodka (recommended: Smirnoff Twist of Watermelon)* see Cook's Note
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the watermelon, sugar, and vodka. Blend until the mixture is smooth. Add the mint and pulse once to combine. Pour the mixture into the pop molds. Insert the wooden sticks all the way down the inside the molds. Freeze for at least 10 hours or preferably overnight.
  • To unfreeze the ice pops, insert the molds in hot water for 5 to 10 seconds. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calorie, Fat 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 8 grams

WATERMELON POPS



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Try a new, fun way to serve watermelon to kids. You could also push green and black grapes onto kebab sticks and finish with a strawberry

Provided by Juliet Sear

Categories     Dessert, Snack

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 large watermelon

Steps:

  • Cut the watermelon into 2cm-thick slices. Cut each slice into a triangular wedge.
  • Make a small incision into the middle of the skin on each piece, large enough to push in a lolly stick.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and juicy watermelons for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have popsicle molds, you can use small paper cups or ice cube trays lined with plastic wrap.
  • To make your pops even more refreshing, add a squeeze of lime or lemon juice.
  • For a fun and festive twist, add some edible glitter or sprinkles to the popsicle molds before freezing.
  • If you want your pops to be sweeter, add a little bit of sugar or honey to the watermelon puree.
  • To make a layered popsicle, simply pour different flavors of watermelon puree into the molds in layers.
  • You can also add other fruits or flavors to your watermelon pops, such as berries, mint, or cucumber.
  • Watermelon pops are a great way to stay cool and hydrated in the summer.
  • They're also a healthy and refreshing snack that's perfect for kids and adults alike.

Conclusion:

Watermelon pops are a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy watermelon. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a variety of delicious and refreshing watermelon pops that will help you beat the heat all summer long.

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