Honeydew Melon and Cilantro Ice Pops: A Uniquely Refreshing Treat
A refreshing and unique frozen dessert featuring the sweet taste of honeydew melon infused with an herbaceous cilantro simple syrup and a bright note of lime. The smooth puree is frozen into molds, creating a perfect treat for a warm day.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes (includes cooling time)
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 50 minutes (includes freezing time)
- Yield: Four 4-ounce or six 3-ounce ice pops
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending, Freezing
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 large bunch cilantro, stems and leaves roughly chopped (about 1 packed cup)
- 3 cups 1-inch cubes honeydew melon
- Zest and juice of 1 lime (about 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice)
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Bring the sugar and 1/4 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely melted, about 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, add the cilantro and stir until completely wilted. Let cool completely at room temperature, at least 30 minutes.
- Put the melon, lime zest and juice and a pinch of salt in a blender.
- Strain the cilantro syrup into the blender, pressing the cilantro in the strainer with the back of a spoon to extract as much flavor as possible; discard the cilantro.
- Puree the melon mixture until completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender partway through if needed.
- Transfer the mixture to a large liquid measuring cup with a pouring spout.
- Pour the mixture into the molds, leaving 1/4 inch of space at the top (the mixture will expand). Insert the sticks.
- Freeze until solid, 5 hours to overnight.
- Unmold, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Special equipment: Four 4-ounce ice-pop molds or six 3-ounce molds, 4 or 6 ice-pop sticks.
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