Frozen Watermelon Lime Bars (Print Version)

Sweet watermelon meets zesty lime in these cool frozen bars. A refreshing treat perfect for summer days.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit & Juice

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 3-4 limes)
03 - 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest

→ Sweetener

04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or honey/agave for natural sweetener)

→ Optional Garnishes

05 - 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
06 - Lime wedges (for serving)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a blender, combine watermelon cubes, lime juice, lime zest, and sugar. Blend until completely smooth.
03 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or lime to preference.
04 - Pour the puree into the prepared pan. Tap gently to level.
05 - Freeze for 4 hours, or until firm.
06 - Lift the frozen mixture with the parchment, and cut into bars with a sharp knife.
07 - Garnish with fresh mint and lime wedges before serving, if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like summer captured in a frozen bite with barely any effort
  • The recipe is completely foolproof even if you have zero kitchen confidence
02 -
  • Let these sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before eating or they will be rock hard
  • The texture changes slightly based on your watermelon so some batches will be icier than others
03 -
  • If your blender struggles, add the watermelon in batches rather than all at once
  • A tiny pinch of salt actually makes the fruit flavor pop more

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