No-Bake Layered Watermelon and Mint Dessert Cups

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

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Refreshing and light dessert cups featuring juicy watermelon, fresh mint, and a hint of lime, perfect for cooling off on a warm day. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers watermelon, fresh mint leaves, lime juice into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 International cuisine 150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups cubed watermelon
10 leaves, chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tbsp lime juice
1 cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp honey
1/4 cup crushed pistachios

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups cubed watermelon with 2 tbsp lime juice and 5 chopped fresh mint leaves; gently toss and set aside to macerate for 10 minutes.
Step 2: In another bowl, mix 1 cup Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp honey until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Take 4 dessert cups and start by layering a few spoonfuls of the watermelon mixture at the bottom.
Step 4: Add a layer of the honey-sweetened yogurt over the watermelon, followed by a sprinkle of 1/8 cup crushed pistachios and a few chopped mint leaves.
Step 5: Repeat layering until cups are filled, finishing with pistachios and a mint leaf garnish.
Step 6: Chill the dessert cups in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.