Watermelon Kiwi Fruit Pops (Printable)

Vibrant layered frozen treats blending sweet watermelon and tangy kiwi for refreshing summer snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Watermelon Layer

01 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
03 - 1–2 tablespoons agave syrup or honey (optional)

→ Kiwi Layer

04 - 3 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
06 - 1 tablespoon agave syrup or honey (optional)

# How to Cook:

01 - Combine the cubed watermelon, lime juice, and sweetener if desired in a blender. Purée until completely smooth.
02 - Pour the watermelon purée evenly into popsicle molds, filling each about two-thirds full. Gently tap the molds on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles.
03 - Place the filled molds in the freezer for approximately 1 hour, or until the surface is slightly firm to the touch.
04 - While the watermelon layer sets, blend the peeled kiwi slices, lime juice, and sweetener if desired until smooth.
05 - Once the watermelon layer has firmed, pour the kiwi purée on top in each mold, filling nearly to the rim. Insert popsicle sticks into the center of each mold.
06 - Return the molds to the freezer and freeze for at least 3 hours, or until the pops are completely solid throughout.
07 - Run the outside of each mold under warm water for a few seconds to loosen, then gently pull the pop free. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required, just a blender and a freezer, which means you barely have to think.
  • The two-tone layers look fancy but the whole process is genuinely foolproof.
  • They are naturally vegan and free from every major allergen, so you can share them with almost anyone.
  • Kids lose their minds over the colors, and adults appreciate that they are not cloyingly sweet.
02 -
  • If you skip the one hour partial freeze and pour the kiwi layer on liquid watermelon, you will get a swirled look instead of clean layers, which is still delicious but not what you aimed for.
  • Watermelon has so much water that the final texture will be slightly icy rather than creamy, and that is exactly right for a fruit pop.
  • Taste both purées before freezing because cold dulls sweetness, and what seems a little too sweet at room temperature will taste perfect frozen.
03 -
  • Let the molds sit at room temperature for two minutes before running them under water, because patience releases cleaner pops than force ever will.
  • If you want perfectly straight layer lines, freeze the watermelon layer until a toothpick stands upright in the center before adding the kiwi.

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