Sweet Summer Treats: Refreshing Honeydew Ice Pops
A Fruitful Twist on a Korean Classic
Get ready to beat the heat with a sweet and refreshing twist on the popular Korean ice pop, Melona bar. This recipe features ripe honeydew melon as the star ingredient, blended to perfection and infused with cream and sugar.
Gather Your Essentials
Before you start, make sure you have the necessary equipment: freezer pop molds. If your molds don’t come with secure sticks, you can purchase wooden sticks and insert them about 1 1/2 hours into the freezing time.
Selecting the Perfect Melon
For this recipe, you’ll need about 2 1/2 pounds of precut honeydew melon. Choose a ripe melon for the best flavor.
A Refreshing Recipe
This easy recipe yields about 6 (4-ounce) ice pops and requires only 20 minutes of prep time, plus at least 6 hours of freezing time.
Ingredients:
- 1 (3-1/2- to 4-pound) ripe honeydew melon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Melon: Cut the melon into 1-1/2-inch chunks and place them in a blender. Add the salt and blend on high until very smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Strain and Drain: Pour the blended melon through a fine-mesh strainer set over a large bowl. Let it sit until the excess juice has drained, about 5 minutes. Discard the excess juice or reserve it for another use.
- Sweeten and Cream: Transfer the drained melon purée to a medium bowl, add the sugar, and whisk until the sugar has dissolved. Add the cream and whisk until just combined.
- Freeze and Enjoy: Divide the mixture among the pop molds and freeze until solid, at least 6 hours.
Get Ready to Indulge
With these sweet and refreshing honeydew ice pops, you’ll be the envy of your friends and family. Perfect for hot summer days, these treats are sure to become a new favorite.
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