These chocolate-drizzled watermelon popsicles are such an easy way to make homemade ice pops when the weather heats up. I only use two ingredients: watermelon and squares of 100% pure dark chocolate. I love turning fruit triangles into popsicles to share for dessert or an afternoon snack, without needing any molds or complicated mixtures. Prep takes just 10 minutes, though you do have to plan for freezing time.
The magic is in the contrast between the icy, sweet, refreshing watermelon and the rich kick of pure chocolate. First, I freeze the wedges, and then I drizzle them with melted chocolate, which hardens the second it hits the cold fruit. That gives you a delicate, crisp shell that's easy to bite into without overpowering the fresh watermelon flavor.
If you'd like to keep pairing fruit with chocolate, I recommend my Mandarins with chocolate; for another refreshing treat, try my Creamy mango and yogurt ice cream.
Place the wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze until completely firm. Once they're drizzled and the chocolate has set, you can store them in an airtight container in the freezer, placing parchment paper between the layers.
Yes, you can use a chocolate with a lower cocoa percentage if you prefer a milder flavor. It will turn out sweeter; just melt it gently and drizzle it in thin ribbons over the frozen watermelon.
I pick out any visible seeds before freezing so it's easier to eat. You can trim off the rind or leave it on as a handy base to hold each triangle while you eat the fruit.
Desserts & sweets
Desserts & sweets
Desserts & sweets
Desserts & sweets
Desserts & sweets
Desserts & sweets
Desserts & sweets
Desserts & sweets
