Fruity Watermelon and Pina Colada Popsicles
INGREDIENTS:
For the Popsicle Base
- 4 cups watermelon, deseeded and diced
- water as needed
- 4 tbsps. brown sugar or muscovado
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 250 mL light all-purpose cream
Fruits of choice
- 1 pc. apple, diced
- 1 pc mango, diced
- 1 cup papaya, diced
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits
- 1 cup seedless grape, halved
- 1 pc. orange
PROCEDURE:
- To make the watermelon puree, combine the watermelon, water and muscovado or brown sugar in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until the mixture becomes smooth. Set aside.
- To make the pina colada base, combine the pineapple juice and all-purpose cream in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until frothy. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the fruits except the orange. Add the juice of the orange and mix well.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of fruit mixture in individual popsicle molds or mini plastic cups.
- Fill up the molds with your chosen base – pina colada mix or watermelon puree. Place a popsicle stick at the middle of each mold.
- Freeze the popsicles for 6 hours to overnight. Serve and enjoy!
**Makes 10-12 popsicles
TIPS FROM ENZ:
- To release the frozen popsicles, soak the mold in tap water and gently wiggle the popsicle to loosen. Carefully stick out the popsicles from the mold.
- You can use any seasonal fruits available in your locality.
- Turn into adult popsicles by adding a dash of either vodka or light rhum.