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The Unexpected Chill

This dish features fresh watermelon blended into a liquid base with chopped mint leaves, then poured into molds and frozen. The final result is a frozen, semi-juicy popsicle with a soft, icy texture and hints of mint and fruit juice visible through the semi-transparent exterior.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: International
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups watermelon chunks seedless, de-seeded for smooth blending
  • 10 fresh mint leaves chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoons honey optional, for added sweetness

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Freezer
  • Popsicle molds
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Place the watermelon chunks into the blender and blend on high speed until completely smooth and no chunks remain, about 30 seconds. Transfer the blended watermelon to a mixing bowl.
  2. Add the finely chopped mint leaves and honey into the watermelon puree. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the mint and sweetener.
  3. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, filling each cavity almost to the top. Insert sticks if using removable molds.
  4. Place the molds into the freezer and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid and semi-juicy when touched.
  5. Once frozen, remove the popsicles from the molds by running warm water briefly over the sides to loosen, then carefully extract them. Serve immediately for a soft, icy texture.