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Creamy Watermelon Coconut Popsicles Recipe with Chocolate Shell and Sea Salt

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These creamy watermelon coconut popsicles feature a smooth tropical base coated with a crisp dark chocolate shell sprinkled with sea salt, perfect for refreshing summer treats.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups watermelon, cubed and seeds removed
  • 1 cup full-fat canned coconut milk, shaken well
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped or chips
  • Sea salt, a pinch or two for sprinkling
  • Popsicle sticks and molds

Instructions

  1. Place the cubed watermelon into a blender and blend until smooth, about 30-45 seconds. Pour through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp for an ultra-smooth texture.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, honey or maple syrup, fresh lime juice, and vanilla extract.
  3. Slowly stir the watermelon puree into the coconut mixture until well combined. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  4. Pour the mixture evenly into popsicle molds, leaving space at the top for expansion. Insert sticks and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  5. Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler until smooth, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  6. Remove popsicles from molds and quickly dip each into the melted chocolate. Immediately sprinkle sea salt on the chocolate before it sets.
  7. Place coated popsicles on parchment paper and freeze for another 15-20 minutes to set the chocolate shell.

Notes

Use ripe watermelon for best flavor. Shake coconut milk well before measuring. For a thicker chocolate shell, dip popsicles twice, freezing briefly between dips. If no popsicle molds are available, use small paper cups with foil covers and sticks. Work quickly when dipping to prevent chocolate from hardening too soon.

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