Easy Homemade Popsicles
A healthier dessert people of all ages will love! And they are perfect for serving any time of day. These can be prepared in minutes, it just takes a little patience waiting for them to freeze but it’s easily worth the wait. After just one taste you’ll instantly notice they are so much better than any popsicle you can buy at the store. They taste so fresh and fruity, they are only sweetened with honey (no sugar), and if you want to brighten the color you can use natural food coloring. Sure they have a hint of cream but it makes a big difference in their taste and texture. It’s such an enhancing highlight to the fruit – just think of that strawberries and cream or peaches and cream combo. Heaven! They’re amazingly tempting and perfectly delicious, plus a smarter dessert choice than say a big ice cream sundae (but those are great too when you want a splurge, right?). Make one flavor or try them all! Those I made here include strawberry, peach, pineapple, banana, and blueberry.
Popsicle Recipe Ingredients Needed
12 oz. chopped fresh fruit (see below) 1 1/4 cups whole Greek yogurt (I recommend Fage 5%) 1/4 cup heavy cream 6 Tbsp honey, or to taste 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional) Natural food color (optional for more vibrant color)
Best Fruit For Homemade Popsicles
The best fruits to use in this recipe include:
Blueberries Strawberries Raspberries Peaches Mango Pineapple Bananas Cherries
Tools Needed
You will need a popsicle mold for this recipe and some popsicle sticks. I have a couple of these which are inexpensive. I’ll admit they aren’t the easiest to remove from the molds (they need to be run under warm water) but other than that they work great.
How to Make Popsicles
Storage
Store popsicles in the freezer in an airtight container. A large resealable bag or container with a lid works well. Storing parchment paper between stacked popsicles is helpful. They should keep well in the freezer for about 2 months.
Helpful Tips for the Best Popsicles
Stick with full fat yogurt for a creamier, less icy result. Use fruit that is sweet and in season for the best taste. Remove chewy peels from fruit (such as peaches and mangoes) for better texture, and of course don’t forget to remove pits from cherries. You may even opt to remove seeds from raspberries (to do this puree them first and strain out seeds in a sieve, from there add pureed mixture to popsicle ingredients in processor). You can adjust the sweetness to taste (the honey). Some fruit may be much sweeter, others or more tart so taste and adjust accordingly. Don’t forget to tap out air bubbles after processing mixture and after you’ve poured mixture into popsicle mold. This will remove air bubbles so they aren’t all over in the finished product for a cleaner appearance.
More Refreshing Summer Recipes to Try
Chocolate Pudding Fried Ice Cream Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream Neapolitan Popsicles Watermelon Popsicles
