8 Best Homemade Popsicle Recipes

When it's hot outside, popsicles are a real lifesaver. Thanks to their natural ingredients, they quench your thirst and fill you with energy, vitamins, and minerals.

Today I'll tell you how to make your own popsicles. In this collection, you'll find recipes for homemade ice cream using strawberries, mangoes, bananas, watermelons, kiwis, jams, juices, and even cola.

Video: Multilayered "Traffic Light" Fruit Ice

If you're feeling creative, I suggest making not just popsicles, but a mix of several fruits, arranging them in beautiful layers reminiscent of a traffic light. This ice cream is not only delicious but also very appealing. It's guaranteed to please the kids and will also be a beautiful addition to any dessert table.

If you want to make this dessert, be sure to watch the video below. The YouTube channel's creator will show you the entire process of creating this treat in detail, and also offer an alternative ice cream mold option using regular disposable cups and spoons.

Cherry Cola Ice Lolly Recipe

This recipe is for true cola and cherry lovers. When it's hot outside, ice cream made this way will refresh and quench your thirst perfectly. If you're up for an experiment, try this unique dessert. I guarantee it'll be a hit with everyone.

Ingredients

• Cherries - 150 g
• Sugar syrup - 50 ml
• Cola - 500 ml

Cooking time: 20 minutes plus 6-8 hours for freezing

Servings: 6

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Rinse the cherries under running water.

Step 2

Remove the pits from the cherries. If you don't have a pitting tool, a bottle and a wooden chopstick are helpful.

Step 3

Place the cherries in a blender. Add the syrup.

Step 4

Grind the cherries until you get a homogeneous puree.

Step 5

Transfer the cherry mixture into ice cream molds, filling them halfway.

Step 6

Cover the molds with plastic wrap and insert the sticks. Freeze for 3-4 hours until completely set.

Step 7

Remove the frozen pieces and fill them almost to the top with cola. Return to the freezer for 3-4 hours.

Step 8

Homemade cola and cherry ice cream is ready!

Homemade Popsicles in a Glass: A Recipe Using Watermelon and Kiwi Juice

During watermelon season, you'll want to indulge in this delicacy as often as possible. If you're tired of eating watermelon pulp, try making some watermelon popsicles. These popsicles are delicious, and when paired with kiwi, they're incredibly appealing. They're also a perfect sweet dessert for a festive summer meal.

Ingredients

• Watermelon - 2.5 kg
• Kiwi - 5-6 pcs.
• Sugar - 2 tbsp.

Cooking time: 30 minutes plus 6 hours for freezing

Servings: 9

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Peel the watermelon and kiwi. Remove the seeds from the watermelon.

Step 2

Place the watermelon pulp in a blender bowl and grind.

Step 3

Pour the resulting puree into molds, filling them no more than 2/3 full.

Step 4

Cover the molds with plastic wrap and insert the sticks. Freeze the molds for 2-3 hours. If you're using ice cream molds, simply place them in the freezer uncovered.

Step 5

Place the kiwi into a blender bowl.

Step 6

Add sugar and grind until smooth.

Step 7

Remove the frozen watermelon juice, remove the film, and add it to the kiwi puree. Place in the freezer until completely frozen.

Step 8

Once our fruit ice has completely set, remove it from the molds and serve quickly!

Jam Popsicles: Making with Kids

Sometimes it's really hard to persuade children to eat berries and fruits. You can try a trick: offer your child their favorite ice cream, made with healthy ingredients. Additionally, you can get your child interested in cooking together; if they helped create the dish, they're sure to try it.

Ingredients

• Jam (any) - 10 tsp.
• Water - 1/2 cup

Cooking time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Servings: 15

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Mix water and jam.

Step 2

Pour the mixture into a convenient container with a spout.

Step 3

We fill the forms.

Step 4

Cover the form with cling film.

Step 5

Insert toothpicks. Place in the freezer for 2 hours.

Step 6

When the liquid has completely set, remove the ice cream from the freezer, gently warm the plastic wrap with hot water, and remove it. Remove the finished popsicles from the molds.

Banana and strawberry ice cream

Delicious, aromatic, and refreshing dairy-free ice cream is just what you need in the summer heat. This fruit ice cream, made with banana and strawberry, is perfect for those watching their weight or suffering from dairy allergies. It's also packed with vitamins and nutrients. You don't have to use the ingredients listed; you can substitute apple, apricot, peach, or any other fruit of your choice.

Ingredients

• Banana - 1 pc.
• Strawberries - 100 g

Cooking time: 60 minutes plus freezing time

Servings: 4

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Cut the banana into small pieces.

Step 2

Place the banana slices on a plate and freeze for 30-40 minutes. If the strawberries are fresh, place them in the freezer along with the banana.

Step 3

Place the frozen banana into a blender bowl.

Step 4

Add strawberries.

Step 5

Grind in a blender until smooth.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture into ice cream molds and place in the freezer for 3-4 hours.

Step 7

We take the finished dessert out of the molds and call everyone to the table.

How to make orange popsicles at home?

Quick, delicious, and natural—that's how you can describe the orange ice pops made according to this recipe. This treat is quite easy to make. No complicated steps or special equipment are required. Everything you need to make it is sure to be found in your kitchen.

Ingredients

• Water - 250 ml
• Sugar - 3 tbsp.
• Juice of one lemon
• Juice of one orange
• Orange - 1 pc.

Cooking time: 30 minutes plus 3-4 hours for freezing

Servings: 12

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Pour warm water (60 degrees) into a saucepan.

Step 2

Add sugar. Stir vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 3

Pour in lemon juice.

Step 4

Add orange juice.

Step 5

Cut the orange into slices and add one to each ice cream mold.

Step 6

Pour the liquid mixture into molds, insert sticks and place in the freezer until completely solidified.

Step 7

Once the ice cream has set, remove it from the freezer, dip it in hot water for a few seconds, and remove it from the molds.

Fruit ice made from juice with fruit pieces

A natural and refreshing fruit ice lolly made from coconut water, mango, and strawberries. This dessert is perfect for the summer heat. It's not only refreshing but also energizing. It's a great healthy recipe with a wealth of vitamins and minerals. You can substitute any juice, such as apple juice, for the coconut water, and your favorite fruits for the mango and strawberries.

Ingredients

• Coconut water with pulp - 500 ml
• Strawberries - 100 g
• Mango - 1/2 pc.

Cooking time: 15 minutes plus freezing time

Servings: 8

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1

Prepare the necessary ingredients. Wash the strawberries and remove the stems. Peel the mango.

Step 2

Cut the strawberries into small pieces.

Step 3

Place into ice cream molds.

Step 4

Cut the mango into small cubes.

Step 5

Place on top of the strawberries.

Step 6

Pour coconut water over the fruit pieces. Fill the molds to the very top.

Step 7

Insert the sticks and place the fruit ice in the freezer until completely frozen, for 4-6 hours.

Step 8

Fruit ice cubes made from juice and fruit pieces are ready!

Now you know how to make a delicious and refreshing summer dessert using fresh fruits, berries, and juice. Share your thoughts on the recipe in the comments!