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What better summertime treat is there than the popsicle? A frozen bar of chocolate or fruity goodness is perfect poolside, at the beach, or just coming in from running across the sprinkler. Year after year we are given the offered the same choices from major commercial retailers. We found you 40 delicious and unique homemade Popsicle recipes – from healthy Popsicle, alcoholic Popsicle and even ones that are perfect for an indulgent treat. Why not mix it up with some of these delicious homemade concoctions of your own? Looking for freezers to store you Popsicles, click here.
Root Beer Float Popsicles
Tastes like nostalgia.
By EatingOnADime
Strawberry Banana Popsicles
A great flavor combination on a stick.
From SallysBakingAddiction
Lemon Pie Popsicles
Tart and sweet is a always a good recipe for a Popsicle.
At CrazyForCrust
Yogurt Parfait Popsicles
Located at LeZoeMusings
Hawaiian Cream Popsicles
No need to travel to Hawaii, get your tropical popsicle and dream away.
By CherishedBliss
Watermelon Yogurt Pops
Anything more refreshing than watermelon on a stick?
From ChocolateMoosey
Cookies and Coconut Cream Popsicles
Yes, your dreams have come true. Oreos are now being used in a popsicle.
At TheViewFromGreatIsland
Strawberry Mango Chia Popsicles
By DessertNowDinnerLater
Coconut Cream Popsicles
From DontWasteTheCrumbs
Pineapple Orange Banana Popsicles
Delicious popsicles with bright colors your children will love.
At GimmeSomeOven
Watermelon Popsicles
You know these taste good, but look at how amazing these multi-tiered Popsicles look. Just like a watermelon Popsicle should look.
Located at CookingClassy
Berry Healthy Coconut Milk Popsicles
Located at Apartment34
Coconut Peach Creamy Popsicles
From the36thAvenue
Marbled Strawberry Coconut Popsicles
These popsicles are practically works of art. Yes, they look like fine Italian marble, but you can eat them!
By SugarAndCloth
4 Ingredient Raspberry Sangria Popsicles
Something for the adults, a red wind popsicle for taking your glass wine in frozen form.
From ChefSavvy
Costa Rican Watermelon Mojito Popsicles
Adult popsicles continue.
At BoulderLocavore
Tropical Tequila Sunrise Popsicles
Oh man, a tequila popsicle? If anyone makes this, please tell us how it was in the comments below.
By RealFoodByDad
Creamy Margarita Popsicles
Okay, this is so cute. Adding the lime at the top is a great idea for a margarita popsicle and the salt is making my mouth water. Or try sugar for sweet on sweet.
At HostTheToast
Peach Sangria Popsicles
From JustATaste
Mint Julep Popsicles
For the fine young Southerners, the mint julep Popsicle is sure to please.
At HonestlyYum
Mango Chia Popsicles
The taste of Chia in a popsicle is unique, but the mango brings it all home.
From JellyToastBlog
Chia Coconut Pudding Popsicles
From ViewFromGreatIsland
Pineapple Cream Popsicles
A simple homemade recipe for pineapple popsicles.
At HappyHealthyMama
Avocado Coconut Popsicles
Get healthy with avacado and coconut. Hard to believe this is good for you, wonder how it tastes.
From SkinnyTaste
Mint Chocolate Popsicles
I don’t like mint in my chocolate, but I included for the millions of you who do love this flavor combination.
At Tutti-Dolci
2 Ingredient Pina Colada Popsicles (non-alcoholic)
Located at LiveSimply
3 Ingredient Orange Creamsicle Popsicles
Remember elementary school and getting a Dreamsicle or Creamsicle? No? Poor you. Make your own now.
From GalOnAMission
Peaches and Cream Popsicles
By SequinsAtBreakfast
Iced Coffee Popsicles
Too hot for coffee, then try a iced coffee popsicle to keep cool. Not for the kids, unless you like them running with caffeine pops.
From ViewFromGreatIsland
Raspberry Popsicles
At PremeditatedLeftovers
Strawberry Kiwi Popsicles
Another popsicles too pretty to eat, but I’ll force myself to eat it anyway. Fruit and popsicles are a great match.
From Diethood
Blueberry Popsicles
My mouth is watering at this one. Looks good, tastes good, is good for you.
At DesignLoveFest
Butterscotch Popsicles
You can’t even buy a butterscotch Popsicle. You would be making a Popsicle that is impossible to buy from a store. Do it!
From TasteAndTell
Berry Lemonade Popsicles
At TheFirstYearBlog
Chunky Monkey Popsicles
wow, this looks so tasty, I can’t wait to try this one. Chocolate and bananas ae always a nice food combination.
Located at GlitterNSpice
Easy Chai Popsicles
From GimmieSomeOven
Lemonade Cucumber Spa Popsicles
Cucumber in a popsicle? I’m game to try it. It looks beautiful. Almost too good to eat. Almost.
At MarlaMeredith
Easy Coffee Popsicles
From GluedtoMyCraftsBlog
Red White and Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles
Make this for July the Fourth and you’ll be the hit of Independence Day with this USA, flag looking popsicle.
Located at TheViewFromGreatIsland
Nutella Popsicles
You had me at Nutella. Nutella is great anyway, but make it a popsicle I lick for a few minutes and I’m a happy camper.
From InteriorDesignWiki
And that is a great way to end this list of popsicles you can make at home. Please feel free to add any additional homemade popsicle recipes in the comments, we would love to see what you have done. And if you try to recreate any of these, please also include that as well. It is only March, so we are a bit ahead of hot weather, but now you’ll be ready to make your own frozen treats that are better than store bought and healthier too!
FAQs
Fortunately, there's an easy way to prevent this unwanted outcome by using an unexpected ingredient: cornstarch. When you're creating the mixture for your popsicles, you can add a few teaspoons of cornstarch. Blend it with the rest of your ingredients, then pour the liquid into the popsicle molds as usual.
What is the number one popsicle flavor? ›
So, what is the most popular popsicle flavor? When asked what their favorite ice pop flavor was, almost everybody stated, “Red.” It didn't matter if it was cherry, strawberry, or raspberry. The brilliant red color and sweet-tart flavor made it the clear favorite.
What makes popsicles softer than ice? ›
To get a slightly softer texture, add more sweetener or a fatty milk product like heavy cream. Both lower the freezing point of the puree and gives it a less icy final finish.
Why are my homemade popsicles so hard? ›
Popsicles are very easy to make at home, and regulating their hardness is very simple. If the water content of the pop is too high, they end up extremely hard - like ice cubes. Sugar and alcohol both help keep this from happening. By lowering the freezing point of the solution, they make the pop softer.
What ingredient makes popsicles soft? ›
Ingredients in homemade popsicles vary based on the flavor you're making, but generally they can include fruit, yogurt, fruit juice, and optional added sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. What ingredient makes popsicles soft? Greek yogurt or full-fat coconut milk can help homemade popsicles stay soft.
What is the secret to making ice cream very creamy? ›
When it comes to great ice cream, cold temperatures and speed are your friends: the faster you bring your base from liquid to solid, the creamier it'll be. In a 2-quart unit, a typical batch of ice cream will take between 18 and 25 minutes to churn.
What is the oldest popsicle? ›
Epperson claimed to have first created an ice pop in 1905, at the age of 11, when he accidentally left a glass of powdered lemonade soda and water with a mixing stick in it on his porch during a cold night, a story still printed on the back of Popsicle treat boxes.
What flavor of ice pop is pink? ›
They come packaged in four varieties: Original, Light, Tropical, and Sport. The Original variety includes six flavors - Lemon Lime (green), Grape (purple), Tropical Punch (pink), Orange (orange), Berry Punch (blue), and Strawberry (red).
What were the original 7 flavors of popsicles? ›
Once patented as “popsicles” there were seven original flavors: Cherry, root beer, lemon, banana, orange, grape, and watermelon. Cherry has been the most popular, and thus, the one deserving of a day, August 26. The double-stick was introduced at the height of the Depression. It was a single pop with two sticks.
Why does my popsicle taste weird? ›
The brine can enter into the ice pops through pinhole leaks in the mold or by brine splashing into the mold. A vacuum pump removes any remaining liquid on the frozen surface, but occasionally, some of the liquid may not be completely removed, leading to the chemical taste.
The liquid you're making pops with contains alcohol or if it's too high in fat, oil or sugar. The liquid you're making pops with is too soft or has too many solids. For example, if you made a chocolate pop from cocoa and used too high of a cocoa to water ratio, your pop may not freeze.
How to make popsicles freeze faster? ›
Freezing times vary. Try putting the popsicles toward the back of the freezer where it's coldest.
How to make homemade popsicles creamy and not icy? ›
Always add a tablespoon of cornstarch to cream-based popsicles to make them creamy and not icy! It's the best tip!
How long do homemade popsicles last? ›
These homemade popsicles can be stored in the freezer for 2-3 months in an airtight container. Enjoy frozen. Honey. honey is my favorite sweetener to use in this recipe because it's natural, imparts a subtle but delicious flavor, and is not too expensive!
How do you make ice cream creamy instead of icy? ›
Here are some tips for making creamy, non-icy homemade ice cream: Use plenty of fat - A good ice cream base should contain ample fat, usually from dairy like cream, whole milk, or egg yolks. More fat means a smoother texture. Cook the base - Heating the ice cream base deactivates enzymes that can make ice cream icy.
How to make popsicles with good texture? ›
“If you're making a cream-based popsicle, add in a few teaspoons of cornstarch to keep the popsicle from becoming too icy and to give it a creamy texture,” Passante says. “It's our secret ingredient in popsicles.” She also advises leaving about a quarter-inch space at the top of the mold before placing the stick in.
How do you make fruit ice cream not icy? ›
You might think that you could simply add cut up fruit to your vanilla ice cream base – and you could. But because fruit has a lot of water, you'll end up with icy chunks of fruit disrupting your otherwise-smooth-and-creamy ice cream experience. So instead, you simply cook the water out of the fruit.
How do you keep popsicles frozen without dry ice? ›
Although it's usually enough to add ice to the bottom of the cooler and directly over top of the popsicles, there's no such thing as taking extra precautions against melting. To keep frozen treats especially frigid, simply increase the amount of contact area between popsicle and ice.