Sesame Free Watermelon Mint Popsicles
These popsicles are pure summer in frozen form — juicy watermelon, bright lime, and cool fresh mint coming together in a treat that tastes like it took way more effort than it did. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is the secret move here, giving each pop a silky, clean texture without any fibrous bits getting in the way. A touch of honey rounds out the sweetness naturally, and a pinch of salt makes the watermelon flavor pop in a way that's genuinely surprising. For anyone navigating sesame allergies, frozen treats from the store or a bakery case can be a minefield of shared equipment and ambiguous labels — making these at home means you know exactly what went into every mold. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and straightforward, with nothing to second-guess. They freeze overnight and unmold in seconds under a little warm water, making them just as easy to serve as they are to make.
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8 servings
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, cut into 1-inch cubes (about ½ small watermelon)
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the watermelon cubes, mint leaves, lime juice, honey, and salt in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
- 2
Taste the mixture and adjust with a little more honey or lime juice if needed. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large measuring cup or pitcher, pressing gently on the solids to extract all the liquid — this removes the mint fiber and any foam for a cleaner popsicle.
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