Homemade Strawberry Popsicles
These homemade strawberry popsicles are made with just three ingredients and take just five minutes. Make them with fresh or frozen strawberries any time of the year.
Popsicles are popular for several reasons. Firstly, they offer a refreshing and convenient way to cool down, especially during hot weather.
Savor the sweet taste of summer with homemade strawberry popsicles, a refreshing treat that captures the essence of ripe strawberries in every bite. Made with fresh strawberries, a touch of sugar, and a splash of lemon juice, these popsicles are a delightful way to cool off on a hot day. With their vibrant color and bursting flavor, strawberry popsicles are a favorite for all ages, offering a simple yet satisfying way to enjoy the season’s bounty.
Why make homemade popsicles?
- I like making homemade popsicles. It enables me to use more fruit than sugar-loaded store-bought popsicles. In fact, I use honey in this one.
- And adding yogurt instead of cream keeps the pops creamy, yet light and fruity.
- Also, it takes just 5 minutes to make, and you need only three ingredients.
- And you can make it with fresh or frozen strawberries.
Ingredients & substitutes
- Strawberries – I’m using fresh strawberries in season. But these are so popular with my kids that during the year, I freeze the fresh strawberries, and then use them later as frozen berries.
- Yogurt – I like to use yogurt or coconut cream because it makes it creamier and still not as high in fat as ice cream. Of course, you can omit the yogurt or coconut cream to keep them simple. Sometimes I like to add vanilla ice cream to make them richer.
- Honey – For sweetness, I like to add a bit of honey, but again, feel free to omit. Alternatively, you can also use maple syrup.
Step-by-step: Strawberry popsicle recipe
- Puree – Wash, stalk, and hull the strawberries. Save about 1/2 cup of chopped strawberries for the mold and place the remaining in a blender or a food processor.
Pro tip – The chopped strawberries for the mold are optional. I like a few bits of frozen strawberries in my popsicles. - Combine – Next, pour in the water, honey, and Greek yogurt. Blend with the strawberry puree until smooth. Taste and adjust the sweetness and creaminess. Add more honey or yogurt as necessary.
Pro tip – Depending on how sweet the strawberries are, you may or may not need more honey. - Molds – Distribute the chopped strawberries evenly among the popsicle mold cavities. Then, fill each cavity with the strawberry popsicle mixture.
- Freeze – Place the stick on and put the molds in the freezer for 4 to 6 hours or until frozen. To unmold the popsicles easily, simply dip the molds in lukewarm water. Then, lift each one out of the mold.
- Enjoy!
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Frequently asked questions
These popsicles will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
You can leave them in the mold, but I like to remove them and layer them with wax paper on a tray to prevent them from sticking to each other.
For this recipe, we have used honey, but you can, of course, use refined sugar as well. Having said that, if you prefer to omit sugar or honey completely, use another sweeter fruit like pineapple or peaches to enhance the flavor and sweetness.
I find the best way to unmold popsicles is to place them under running water for 30 seconds. You can dip them in warm water as well, but if kept too long, they can melt easily.
Homemade Strawberry Popsicle
These homemade strawberry popsicles are made with just three ingredients and take just five minutes. Make them with fresh or frozen strawberries any time of the year.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) Strawberries fresh or frozen
- 2 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup (120 ml) Water
- ½ cup (100 g) Greek yogurt or coconut cream (Optional)
Method
- Puree – Wash, stalk, and hull the strawberries. Save about 1/2 cup of chopped strawberries for the mold and place the remaining in a blender.1 lb Strawberries
- Combine – Add the water, honey, and Greek yogurt. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust the sweetness and creaminess. Add more honey or yogurt as necessary.2 tbsp Honey, ½ cup Water, ½ cup Greek yogurt or coconut cream
- Filling – Distribute the chopped strawberries equally between the popsicle mold cavities. Then, fill each cavity with the strawberry mixture.
- Freeze – Place the stick on and put the molds in the freezer for 4 to 6 hours or until frozen. To unmold the popsicles easily, simply dip the molds in lukewarm water. Then, lift each one out of the mold.
- Enjoy!
Notes
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- To make the perfect strawberry popsicle, the first step is to choose high-quality ingredients. Select fresh, ripe red strawberries that are fragrant and juicy for the best flavor. Organic ingredients are always preferred for a healthier option.
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- Next, slice the strawberries into small pieces for the filling and puree the rest in a blender until smooth. You can add a sweetener of your choice, such as honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup, to the puree.
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- Customizing your popsicles with healthier options can make them even better for you. Instead of using water as a base, try using coconut milk or almond milk for a creamier texture. Additionally, adding a sprinkle of chili powder or cayenne pepper can give your popsicles a spicy twist while providing metabolism-boosting benefits.
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- Once you have prepared your popsicle mixture, pour it into popsicle molds and freeze for at least four hours or overnight. To remove the popsicles from the molds, run the molds under warm water for a few seconds until they slide out easily.
I made these and they were amazing.. I like the fact that they are not too heavy and rich like the ice creams.
I tend to avoid to much ice cream and stuff but this is definitley affordable.
Thanks
Iyesha
Will definitely try this recipe all these stuff is available in mumbai.Looks absolutely delicious.Lovin all ur recipes.Please give some tasty chicken curry recipes which will help me to cater in mumbai.Thanks a ton!!
Hi Veena,
Congrats for the new food blog and I am sure you are going to rock it too.