Equal parts sweet and juicy, watermelon is the quintessential summertime treat, most aptly enjoyed as a palate cleanser between bites of hot dogs and potato salad. But there are many ways to enjoy this popular melon beyond the barbecue! If you want to delve a little deeper into the culinary world of watermelon, give these three dessert recipes a try:
Watermelon Sorbet [New York Times]
Watermelon’s high water content proves the melon to be a refreshing snack on a scorching hot summer day. This recipe for watermelon sorbet takes that thought one step further by freezing the melon to create a flavorful frozen treat. Requiring only a food processor and a freezer, this recipe couldn’t get much easier!
Cool Watermelon Pops [Taste of Home]
The kids will love this one: Half watermelon-flavored gelatin, half frozen limeade, these adorable ice pops are designed to look just like watermelon—complete with chocolate chips for the seeds! This recipe requires a few steps to reach the final product, but pint-sized chefs will gladly help see the process through to the end.
Fresh Mint and Watermelon Soda Floats [How Sweet It Is]
Fresh mint, watermelon, and carbonated soda are blended together in this recipe, a take on the classic root beer float. Post-blend, the mixture is strained through a sieve, then poured over top of a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Whether you sip it through a straw or tackle it with a spoon, this recipe will surely bring out the kid in you.
