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Cool, fruity and so much fun, watermelon boba popsicles are a refreshing treat that’s perfect for hot summer days. Made with sweet watermelon, creamy coconut and chewy tapioca pearls, these popsicles are bursting with flavor and texture. They’re easy to make and naturally pretty, making them a hit with both kids and adults. If you’re looking for a frozen treat that feels a little different from the usual, these pops bring a playful twist you’ll want to enjoy all season long.
These watermelon boba popsicles are made with fresh watermelon, coconut cream and tapioca pearls. They’re fruity, creamy and a perfect summer refreshment.
Also try sweet tea raspberry popsicles, chocolate dipped strawberry popsicles, frozen chocolate bananas, and strawberry pineapple popsicles.
Why You’ll Love It
Easy: Making your own boba popsicles is easier than you think. With just a few simple steps, you can have this refreshing treat ready to pop into the freezer.
Fusion treat: If you can’t decide between a cool, refreshing popsicle or a tasty, chewy bubble tea, this recipe combines the best of both in a fun, innovative way. It takes popsicle recipes to the next level!
Absolutely delicious: The blend of watermelon and coconut cream might sound unusual, but it’s a delicious combination of sweet and refreshing. The optional honey adds a natural sweetness that makes these popsicles a real treat.
Perfect for summer: These boba popsicles are ideal for everyone in the family. The adults will love the sophisticated blend of fruit with cream, as well as the unusual gummy texture of the boba, while the kids will love them because, well because they’re popsicles and hey, what kid doesn’t love popsicles!
Watermelon Boba Tea Popsicle Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Watermelon: The star of these refreshing popsicles, watermelon adds a sweet, juicy flavor that’s perfect for hot summer days. You can also use other fruits like strawberries, kiwi, or a mix of your favorites if you prefer.
Coconut cream: This brings a rich, creamy texture to the popsicles. Make sure you use cream and not coconut milk, as the higher fat content helps provide a smoother texture once frozen.
Tapioca pearls (boba): This is what gives the boba popsicles their fun, unique twist. The tapioca pearls are the same as those used in traditional bubble tea and they provide a fun chewy element to the popsicles.
Brown sugar: It can be added to the tapioca pearls and water mixture to sweeten them. You can use white sugar if you prefer, or even omit the sugar entirely if you want.
How to Make Boba Popsicles
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Cook the tapioca pearls: Boil 2 cups of water in a small pan, then add the tapioca pearls. Boil for 5 minutes or until they float, then remove them from the heat and transfer them to a bowl of cold water. Stir in the brown sugar.
Prepare the popsicle molds: Divide the boba (prepared tapioca pearls) and honey between your popsicle molds.
Blend the watermelon and coconut cream: Combine the watermelon (cubed and seeds removed) and coconut cream in a blender and process until smooth.
Pour the mixture into the molds: Divide the blended mixture between your popsicle molds.
Freeze: Put the molds in the freezer and freeze until solid, about 4 hours.
Serve your tapioca popsicles: To unmold, run the molds under hot water for half a minute and then take the popsicles out. Serve immediately.
Substitutions and Variations
Sweeteners: Instead of brown sugar, feel free to use white sugar if that’s what you have. Plus, you can also use honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup to add a different type of sweetness which will work great with the other ingredients.
Boba flavors: You can choose from various colors and even flavors. Boba comes in black, white, pink, multi-colored, and many other shades. Any of these will complement your popsicles and add a wonderful gummy texture.
Fruits: Who doesn’t love watermelon recipes? But if you have or like other fruits, feel free to use them instead. Berries like strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries will also work beautifully.
Serving Suggestions
Refreshment: Watermelon boba popsicles make a great refreshing treat on a hot day. Serve them alongside dishes like French dip sandwiches, grilled chicken or stir-fries to add a fun and unexpected twist to your summer meal.
Dessert: These boba popsicles are so good! They work perfectly as a quick dessert. You can enjoy them on their own or follow it up with other delicious and easy desserts such as these cherry pie cookies.
How to Store Boba Popsicles
Freeze: These will keep well for about a week in th freezer.
Top Tips
Choose the right watermelon: When making watermelon boba popsicles, make sure you choose a ripe and sweet watermelon. This will ensure that your popsicles are not only delicious but also have the right amount of natural sweetness, allowing you to reduce the need for added sweeteners like honey and brown sugar.
Prepare your tapioca pearls properly: Before adding your tapioca pearls to the popsicle mixture, it’s important to cook them properly. In a small pan, boil 2 cups of water and add the tapioca pearls. Let them boil for about 5 minutes or until they float. Then, turn off the heat and pour them into another bowl of cold water. This will help you achieve the perfect gummy texture for your bubble tea popsicles.
Freeze upright: Use a tray to keep popsicle molds level while they set.
Leave room at the top: The liquid may expand slightly, so don’t overfill.
Watermelon Boba Popsicles FAQs
Use a ripe and sweet watermelon for this recipe. You’ll need about 4 cups of watermelon chunks or half a watermelon. You can also use frozen, but thaw it first so it blends in evenly.
Follow the instructions on the package for your tapioca pearls. Boil them in hot water for about 5 minutes or until they float, then transfer them to a bowl of cold water.
You can use agave syrup or another preferred sweetener of your choice. Just adjust the amount used to suit your own sweetness preference.
Running the popsicle molds under hot water for a short time helps to loosen the popsicles and makes them easier to remove without causing any damage to their shape.
Yes, you can! Feel free to experiment with other fruits. Just remember that juicier fruits work best as they help the popsicles freeze into a solid form.
Not necessarily. You can use any popsicle mold you have on hand. Just make sure to evenly distribute the boba and honey into each mold before freezing. This will help to guarantee that each popsicle has a good balance of sweetness and texture.
Boba Popsicles Recipe
Watermelon Boba Popsicles
Equipment
- Saucepan Small
- Popsicle Molds
Ingredients
- 2 Cups water
- 4 Cups watermelon, about ½ a medium watermelon
- 1 Can coconut cream
- ½ Cup tapioca pearls
- ⅓ Cup brown sugar, or to taste
- 4 Tablespoons honey, optional
Instructions
- In a small pan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add in the tapioca pearls and boil for 5 minutes (or until they float).
- Turn off the heat and transfer the boba into a bowl of cold water (adjust if needed for your tapioca brand package instructions).
- Discard almost all of the water and stir the boba with brown sugar.
- Divide boba into between the popsicle moulds. Divide the honey between the popsicle moulds. Set aside.
- Combine the watermelon and coconut cream in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour in to the popsicle molds.
- Place in freezer for about 4 hours until set.
- Run the popsicle molds under hot water for half a minute, and then gently remove from the mold.
Notes
Prepare your tapioca pearls properly: Before adding your tapioca pearls to the popsicle mixture, it’s important to cook them properly. In a small pan, boil 2 cups of water and add the tapioca pearls. Let them boil for about 5 minutes or until they float. Then, turn off the heat and pour them into another bowl of cold water. This will help you achieve the perfect gummy texture for your bubble tea popsicles.
Freeze upright: Use a tray to keep popsicle molds level while they set.
Leave room at the top: The liquid may expand slightly, so don’t overfill.
Nutrition
Watermelon boba popsicles combine the sweet taste of summer fruit with creamy coconut and the chewy fun of tapioca pearls. They’re colorful, refreshing and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. Whether you’re planning a summer party, looking for something cool to enjoy by the pool or just want a unique frozen snack, a brown sugar boba popsicle is sure to hit the spot. Once you try them, you’ll want to keep a batch in the freezer all season.
Other Recipes to Try
- Peaches and Cream Popsicles are incredibly tasty and just as easy to make!
- You need to try these Berry Layered Vegan Bars for a delicious, no-bake treat.
- Don’t miss the tangy deliciousness that is Lemon Sorbet.
- This Tangy and Sweet Watermelon Paloma Cocktail is also very refreshing!
- Got some boba left over? You might like this Coffee Ice Cream with Boba.
Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
This is the ultimate recipe to freshen up for summer. And it doesn’t hurt that I love watermelon!
I suspect this will be on repeat in our house all summer long!
Perfect blend. Perfect recipe. Will give it a try!
I have not seen black boba…only white. I am drooling looking at these popsicles
I love anything watermelon. It is just so refreshing in the summer! Will try these but thinking of using berries instead of boba.
oh my gosh! These look so tasty. I will need to find some boba online. I have never seen it in my stores here