Paletas de Sandía (Mexican Watermelon Popsicles)
These paletas de sandía are the perfect summer treat — icy, naturally sweet, and incredibly refreshing. Made with ripe watermelon, lime juice, and just a touch of sugar, they’re an easy homemade popsicle everyone will love. Add chile powder or Tajín for a spicy Mexican twist.
8 popsicles
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed ripe watermelon seedless if possible
- 2 –3 tablespoons sugar adjust to taste
- Juice of ½ lime
- Optional: 1–2 teaspoons Tajín or chile powder
Instructions
- Blend – Add watermelon, sugar, and lime juice to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Taste & adjust – Check sweetness and add more sugar if needed.
- Strain (optional) – For a smoother texture, strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- Add chile (optional) – Stir in Tajín or chile powder, or sprinkle some into the popsicle molds before pouring the mixture.
- Freeze – Pour mixture into popsicle molds, insert sticks, and freeze for 4–6 hours or until solid.
- Serve – Run molds under warm water for a few seconds to release the paletas.
Notes
- For a chunky texture, add diced watermelon pieces to the molds before freezing.
- Use very ripe watermelon for the sweetest paletas — you might not need sugar.
- Store in a freezer bag to prevent freezer burn.