SWEET-AND-SPICY WATERMELON CUPS

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For dessert, watermelon takes on the classic Mexican pairing of chocolate and cinnamon, as well as zesty lime.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
1 small seedless watermelon (about 4 pounds), cut into 2-by-1-inch pieces
4 ounces dark chocolate bar, broken into 8 pieces
1 lime, cut in 8 wedges
8 cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • Stir sugar, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and salt in a small dish; set aside.
  • Divide watermelon among 8 glasses; Tuck a piece of chocolate, a lime wedge, and a cinnamon stick into each glass. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve, up to 4 hours. To serve, sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon sugar mixture. Serve with remaining sugar mixture on side.

MD Hridiy
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I can't wait to make these watermelon cups again. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Ann Haron
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These watermelon cups are the perfect summer snack. They're refreshing, healthy, and delicious.


Sxphz26kii
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I made these watermelon cups for a baby shower and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


cay
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These watermelon cups are a great way to get kids to eat their fruit. They're so much fun to eat!


Zion ZeHen
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I love the presentation of these watermelon cups. They look so pretty and inviting.


Mujahid Bengali
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These watermelon cups are a fun and festive way to serve fruit. They're perfect for a summer party or barbecue.


Friday Goodnews
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I still enjoyed these watermelon cups. The sweetness of the watermelon balances out the heat of the jalapeño.


Jay Potts
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These watermelon cups are a great way to use up leftover watermelon. They're also a healthy and refreshing snack.


Abe Hawatt
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I wasn't sure how I would like the combination of watermelon and jalapeño, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors go together really well.


Sahib Jiskanj
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I've made these watermelon cups several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Sean Bayly
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These watermelon cups are so refreshing and perfect for a summer party. I love the addition of the lime juice and cilantro.


Alamin Shek
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I made these watermelon cups for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Vasile Patasanu
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The combination of sweet and spicy in these watermelon cups is amazing. They're the perfect balance of flavors.


Renee Garcia
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I love how easy these watermelon cups are to make. They're perfect for a quick and healthy snack.


Jake
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These watermelon cups were a huge hit at my party! They were so refreshing and flavorful.