Frozen Watermelon Lime Bars (Printable version)

Vibrant frozen bars blending sweet watermelon with zesty fresh lime for a cool summer treat.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed

02 - 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 3-4 limes)

03 - 2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest

04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or honey/agave for natural sweetener)

05 - 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint

06 - Lime wedges (for serving)

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.

02 - In a blender, combine watermelon cubes, lime juice, lime zest, and sugar. Blend until completely smooth.

03 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or lime to preference.

04 - Pour the puree into the prepared pan. Tap gently to level.

05 - Freeze for 4 hours, or until firm.

06 - Lift the frozen mixture with the parchment, and cut into bars with a sharp knife.

07 - Garnish with fresh mint and lime wedges before serving, if desired.

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They taste like summer captured in ice form with no ice cream maker needed
The lime keeps them from being cloyingly sweet the way some frozen treats can be

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Let the bars sit at room temperature for five minutes before serving so they are scoopable not rock hard
The parchment overhang is non negotiable unless you want to chip frozen bars out of the pan with a butter knife

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Work quickly when cutting so the bars do not start melting and losing their sharp edges
If your watermelon is not very sweet add an extra tablespoon of lime juice instead of more sugar to balance the flavor