Frozen chocolate watermelon pops are chunks of watermelon served on a stick and coated in chocolate. A delicious finger treat for kids and adults and easy to make in literal minutes.
When I make these frozen chocolate watermelon pops, people ask me, "Is watermelon and chocolate a thing?" Yes, it is. Combining watermelon and chocolate creates a child-friendly treat that is cool, crunchy and sweet.
If you think it is hard to get chocolate to stick to wet watermelon, you'd be right. But I have a trick for you on how to get melted chocolate to stick to wet watermelon. These watermelon on stick snacks are perfect for hot summer BBQs, poolside snacks, and they are a fun, no-bake dessert that kids can help make.
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Ingredients Needed
- 1 small seedless watermelon (cut 1-inch square cubes)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- toothpicks or popsicle sticks
See the recipe card at the bottom for full information on ingredients and quantities.
🍫 Steps to Make Chocolate Watermelon Pops
For more detail, visit the complete and printable recipe at the bottom of this post, but here are general steps.
Step 1: Prepare watermelon cubes:
Cut seedless watermelon into 1-inch cubes.
Step 2: Pat dry with a paper towel, insert sticks and freeze them lined up on a parchment-lined tray for at least 2 hours, or until solid.
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Step 3: Melt the chocolate: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil for 1 minute in the microwave. Let it cool about 5 minutes
Step 4: Dip the cubes: Working quickly, dip each frozen cube halfway into the melted chocolate. Let excess drip off, dip again into cookie crumbs or sprinkles, and place back on the parchment-lined tray.
Step 5: Let Set: The chocolate will harden almost instantly because the watermelon is frozen. Enjoy immediately or return to the freezer for later.
💡 Tips for Success
- Freeze First: The colder the watermelon, the better the chocolate sticks.
- Pat Dry Before Freezing: Too much moisture = slippery chocolate.
- Use Coconut Oil: This makes the chocolate smoother and helps it harden faster.
- Use Toothpicks or Skewers: Makes dipping easier and turns them into a fun, grab-and-go snack.
🧊 Storage Instructions
- Store in the Freezer: Keep leftovers in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Serving Tip: Let sit at room temp for 2–5 minutes before eating for the best texture.
- Picnic Tip: In an air-conditioned setting, they’ll stay firm for about 20–30 minutes before starting to soften, depending on the room temp.
FAQS
Yes! While it might sound unusual, the combo works surprisingly well. The deep richness of chocolate balances the light, juicy sweetness of watermelon, especially when served frozen for a crisp contrast.
Freeze the cubes for at least 2 hours, or until fully solid. Overnight is fine too! The frozen texture helps the chocolate harden instantly and prevents sliding.
At an air-conditioned picnic or indoor party, they’ll hold up for 20–30 minutes before softening. For outdoor heat or longer events, keep them in a cooler until just before serving.
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Watermelon Pops (2 ingredients, frozen)
Equipment
- wooden popsicle sticks
Ingredients
- 1 small watermelon, seedless
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil
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Instructions
- Prepare watermelon cubes: Cut seedless watermelon into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry with a paper towel, insert sticks and freeze lined up on a parchment-lined tray for at least 2 hours, or until solid1 small watermelon, seedless
- Melt the chocolate: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil for 1 minutes in the microwave. Let it cool about 10 minutes.1 cup chocolate chips, 2 tablespoon coconut oil
- Dip the cubes: Working quickly, dip each frozen cube halfway into the melted chocolate. Let excess drip off, dip again if needed into cookie crumbs or salt, and place back on the parchment-lined tray.
- Let Set: The chocolate will harden almost instantly. Enjoy immediately or return to the freezer for later.
Dee Dine says
Frozen chocolate watermelon pops are fun and easy with just 2 ingredients!