Nothing beats a hot summer day like a bowl of this Hwachae recipe. This refreshing Korean Watermelon Fruit Punch bowl is fruity, fizzy and deliciously creamy! Never tried it? Come and try out this delicious Korean Watermelon dessert!
If you’ve never had Hwachae before, you’re in for a treat! This popular Korean watermelon fruit punch bowl has caught on fire lately, due to it’s recent discovery on TikTok and Instagram – and it’s been quenching thirsts all over the globe this summer.
It’s a sweet and refreshing fruit punch bowl that is usually eaten on hot summer days or on special occasions with the family.
Give this Hwachae recipe a try, to experience a cool & delicious Korean dessert!
What is Hwachae?
Hwachae (화체) is Korean for punch. It’s traditionally made with a combination of canned fruits, milk, Chilsung Cider with freshly scooped watermelon balls. And in this Hwachae recipe, we’ll stick as close to the original formula that they used in Korea – but with one slight twist (condensed milk).
Key Elements Of This Recipe
- Half of a Whole Watermelon: A scooped out half of watermelon is the perfect vessel for this cold Korean dessert.
- Chilsung Cider: This is the Korean version of Sprite. It’s a bit crisper and less sweet than US lemon-lime soda and is perfect for this recipe.
- Milkis: Traditional Korean Milk Soda. It has a unique milky taste that adds a level of creaminess to this dessert.
The Ingredients for Hwachae (Korean Watermelon Fruit Punch)
- 1/2 of Whole Watermelon (flesh scooped out)
- 1/2 can Milkis Korean Milk Soda (8 oz)
- 1/2 can Chilsung Cider (8 oz)
- 1 tablespoon Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 can Del Monte Fruit Cocktail (15 oz)
- 1 cup Ice (small cubes if possible)
The Equipment Needed
How To Make Hwachae (Korean Watermelon Fruit Punch)
Making Hwachae is really easy.
Start with 1/2 of a small watermelon. Begin scooping out the red flesh with your melon baller – and set aside to add back in later.
Then into your empty watermelon, add in your drained fruit cocktail, condensed milk and give everything a good mix.
Lastly, add in your watermelon balls, Milkis & Chilsung Cider and your ice – and give everything a good stir.
Pro Tip: Hwachae is best when the contents are nice and cold. Chill the fruit cocktail and the Milkis & Chilsung Cider before you make this dessert.
Serve right in the watermelon bowl and enjoy!
Pro Tip: You can add other fresh fruit to this dessert, like raspberries, blackberries or dragon fruit. Experiment with different types of fruit to see what combination you like best!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 Whole Watermelon, (flesh scooped out)
- 1/2 can Milkis Korean Milk Soda, (8 oz)
- 1/2 can Chilsung Cider, (8 oz)
- 1 tablespoon Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 can Del Monte Fruit Cocktail, (15 oz)
- 1 cup Ice, (small cubes if possible)
Instructions
How To Make Hwachae (Korean Watermelon Fruit Punch)
- Making Hwachae is really easy.
- Start with 1/2 of a small watermelon. Begin scooping out the red flesh with your melon baller – and set aside to add back in later.
- Then into your empty watermelon, add in your drained fruit cocktail, condensed milk and give everything a good mix.
- Lastly, add in your watermelon balls, Milkis & Chilsung Cider and your ice – and give everything a good stir.
- Serve right in the watermelon bowl and enjoy!
- Pro Tip: You can add other fresh fruit to this Hwachae, like raspberries, blackberries or dragon fruit. Experiment with different types of fruit to see what combination you like best!
Nutrition
*Nutritional information is just an estimate derived by an online calculation tool.
FAQ
What is Hwachae?
Hwachae (화체) is Korean for punch. It’s traditionally made with a combination of canned fruits, milk, Chilsung Cider with freshly scooped watermelon balls. And in this Hwachae recipe, we’ll stick as close to the original formula that they used in Korea – but with one slight twist (condensed milk).
What are the benefits of Hwachae?
Hwachae is a great refreshing dessert that can keep you hydrated and energized with its sweet and vitamin rich juice!
Jaewon
This hwachae recipe totally took me back to my summer in korea! So tasty!
Jominae
fantastic dessert, so creamy and refreshing!
Henry
Making a watermelon bowl for this hwachae is a cool idea
Giangi Townsend
So refreshing! I’ll prepare this again at our next gathering at home.