Spicy Watermelon Popsicles

Looking for a refreshing treat with a kick? Our Spicy Watermelon Popsicle is a frozen version of the beloved Mexican spicy watermelon lollipop. Infused with Thai chili pepper honey and a hint of chamoy and tajin, this popsicle is perfect for those who love sweet and spicy flavors. And don't forget the vibrant green topping made from watermelon rind.

Ingredients

🍉 8 cups diced watermelon
💧 1 cup water
🌶️ Thai Chili Pepper Honey (to taste)
🧃 1/2 cup chamoy
🌿 1/4 cup tajin (plus extra for garnish)
🍈 4 cups diced watermelon rind
🍋 1 lime
💧 4 cups water
🌿 Green food colorant (optional)

Instructions

1- Prepare the Watermelon Mix:

• In a blender, combine the diced watermelon, 1 cup of water, and a generous amount of Thai chili pepper honey.
• Blend until smooth. If using a watermelon with seeds, strain the mixture to remove seeds.
• Pour into a pitcher and add chamoy and 1/4 cup of tajin. Mix well.

2- Fill Popsicle Molds:

• Pour the watermelon mix into popsicle molds, leaving about 2 centimeters of space at the top for the green layer.
• Insert popsicle sticks and place the molds in the freezer for at least 2 hours.

3- Prepare the Green Rind Mix:

• In a blender, combine the diced watermelon rind, juice of 1 lime, 4 cups of water, and more Thai chili pepper honey.
• Blend until smooth and strain to get a clear liquid.
• Add green food coloring if desired for a vibrant green color.

4- Complete the Popsicles:

• Fill the remaining space in the popsicle molds with the green rind mix.
• Freeze for an additional 3 hours or until fully set.

5- Unmold and Store:

• To easily remove the popsicles, quickly dip the bottom of the molds in warm water.
• Transfer each popsicle to a plastic bag or sandwich zip bag for storage and keep them in the freezer until ready to serve.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours (freezing time)
Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: Approximately 12 popsicles
Equipment: Blender, Popsicle molds, Freezer

Cooking Tips:

• Adjust the amount of Thai chili pepper honey to suit your heat preference.
• Use food-safe plastic wrap to preserve any leftover watermelon.
• For extra flavor, sprinkle additional tajin on the popsicles before serving.

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