9 triangle or rectangular slices of Florida watermelon
9 popsicle sticks
¼ cup crispy cooked, thick-cut bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons Florida honey
3 to 6 fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 lime, zested
¼ cup sweetened coconut flakes, toasted
2 teaspoons sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon store bought chili-garlic crunch
2 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled fine
Make a small slit in the rind of each watermelon slice using a paring knife, then insert a popsicle stick. Place slices on three separate plates (or a large platter) in three even piles of 3.
Toppings Variations –
Pile 1 (Savory and Sweet): Drizzle evenly with honey, basil and crispy bacon.
Pile 2 (Tropical and Sweet): Top evenly with sweetened condensed milk, toasted coconut and lime zest.
Pile 3 (Spicy and Tangy): Sprinkle evenly with chili-garlic crunch and top with crumbled goat cheese.
Serve chilled.
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