RED, WHITE, AND BLUE POPSICLES
Whether you grew up on the original Bomb Pop or have fond memories of flagging down the ice cream truck for a Firecracker, we can all agree it's not summertime without a red, white, and blue popsicle. One lick of this classic frozen treat can transport you through time, back to the days of neighborhood 4th of July parades and summer camp crushes. These days, luckily, that iconic flavor is just seven ingredients away.Our homemade version of the red, white, and blue popsicle takes the classic taste up a notch with fresh fruit and juices. Made with blueberries and strawberries as well as freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice, our recipe replicates that nostalgically sweet flavor in a healthier fashion. After a quick 10 minutes of blending and stirring on your end, you can let your freezer finish the job in a jiffy.Easy enough for any hot summer day and pretty enough to serve at a 4th of July or Memorial Day party, our Red, White, and Blue Popsicles recipe is worth the risk of a red tongue.
Provided by Southern Living Editors
Time 7h40m
Yield Serves 8 (serving size: 1 [4-oz.] popsicle)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Process strawberries, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and 1 tablespoon each of the lemon and lime juices in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing on solids; discard solids. Pour about 3 tablespoons strawberry mixture into each of 8 (4-ounce) ice-pop molds. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes,
- Stir together yogurt, heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and 1 tablespoon each of the lemon and lime juices in a bowl. Remove molds from freezer; top each with about 2 tablespoons yogurt mixture. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Process blueberries, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and remaining 1 tablespoon each lemon and lime juices in a blender until smooth, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing on solids; discard solids. Remove molds from freezer; top each with about 3 tablespoons blueberry mixture.
- Insert popsicle sticks into molds; freeze until solid, about 6 hours. Just before serving, run molds briefly under hot water to release popsicles.
RED WHITE AND BLUEBERRY POPSICLES
Homemade Red White and Blueberry Popsicles (or Bomb Pops) with coconut milk, berries, and a touch of honey. A healthy dessert for the Fourth of July!
Provided by Elanas Pantry
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 2h40m
Yield 8 popsicles, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a vitamix , blend strawberries, water, and honey.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of mixture into each popsicle mold.
- Freeze popsicles for 40 minutes.
- Blend coconut milk and honey.
- Remove popsicles from freezer; scoop 1 tablespoon of coconut mixture into each mold, then insert popsicle sticks.
- Freeze popsicles for 40 minutes.
- Blend blueberries, water, and honey.
- Remove popsicles from freezer and scoop 2 tablespoons of blueberry mixture into each popsicle mold.
- Freeze popsicles for 1 hour.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.7, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 2.7, Sodium 3.7, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 9.1, Protein 0.5
FIRECRACKER ICE POPS
Swirled strawberries, blueberries, and yogurt bring the red, white, and blue to these ice pops.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Time 10m
Yield Makes 10
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a food processor, puree strawberries with 1 tablespoon sugar. Transfer to a small bowl. In processor, puree blueberries with 1 tablespoon sugar. In another small bowl, whisk together yogurt and 2 tablespoons sugar. Pour the 3 mixtures, alternating, into ten 3-ounce ice-pop molds, making 3 to 5 layers in each. With a skewer or thin-bladed knife, swirl mixtures together in an up-and-down motion. Insert ice-pop sticks and freeze until solid, 2 1/2 to 3 hours (or up to 1 week).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 59 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g
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