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Cucumber-Melon Paletas


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  • Author: Vicky Cohen and Ruth Fox
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Makes 6
  • Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Description

Refreshing frozen pops bursting with summery melon and cucumber, studded with raspberries for a pop of color and sweetness.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 small cantaloupe (1 small cantaloupe) small cantaloupe
  • 5-6 small Persian cucumbers (5-6 small Persian cucumbers) small Persian cucumbers
  • 0.5 cups (118 ml) fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 6 large mint leaves (6 large mint leaves) large mint leaves
  • 2 tbsp agave (2 tbsp) agave
  • 1 cups (237 ml) cold water
  • 1 bag (1 bag) frozen raspberries

Instructions

  1. Blend all ingredients in a blender at high speed until smooth.
  2. Fill the paleta or ice pop molds ¾ full. Insert 4–5 raspberries into each mold.
  3. Freeze for 3–4 hours, or until frozen.

Notes

  • For a smoother paleta, strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before filling the molds.
  • If your cantaloupe is less ripe, add a teaspoon of honey or simple syrup to increase sweetness.
  • To easily remove the paletas from the molds, run the molds under warm water for a few seconds before pulling them out.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 paleta
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 1
  • Fat: 1
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1
  • Carbohydrates: 20
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 1