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Plastic cups filled with fresh watermelon chunks arranged on a kitchen counter, ready for assembling watermelon chamoy cups.

Watermelon Chamoy Cups

Watermelon Chamoy Cups are a refreshing, spicy-sweet snack made with fresh watermelon, tangy chamoy sauce, chili-lime seasoning, and lime juice. Easy to prepare in minutes, this treat delivers vibrant Mexican flavors in every bite and is perfect for summer parties, snacks, or light desserts.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 4 cups fresh seedless watermelon, cubed or balled

  • 3 tablespoons chamoy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon Tajín or chili-lime seasoning (adjust to taste)

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • Optional: cucumber slices, jicama sticks, mango chunks, cilantro leaves, tamarind candy

Instructions

  • Wash and cut the watermelon into cubes or use a melon baller for round shapes.

  • If using, prep add-ins like cucumber, jicama, or mango into small sticks or cubes.

  • In small cups or bowls, layer watermelon and optional ingredients.

  • Drizzle chamoy sauce over the fruit.

  • Sprinkle with Tajín or chili-lime seasoning.

  • Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top.

  • Garnish with extra lime wedges or cilantro if desired.

 

  • Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for best flavor.

Notes

  • For a milder version, use less Tajín or swap chamoy for sweet tamarind syrup.

  • Add ice chips or freeze watermelon chunks for an extra cooling effect.

 

  • Store cut fruit separately and dress with sauce right before serving.

  • Author: James Carter
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack, Dessert
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: ~60
  • Sugar: ~9g
  • Sodium: ~180mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: ~15g
  • Fiber: ~1g
  • Protein: ~1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: watermelon chamoy cups, spicy fruit snack, Mexican fruit cups, chamoy snack