What makes a popsicle a popsicle?

Unlike ice cream or sorbet, which are whipped while freezing to prevent ice crystal formation, an ice pop is frozen while at rest, becoming a solid block of ice . The stick is used as a handle to hold it. Without a stick, the frozen product would be a freezie. A cucumber, elderflower and mint ice pop.

How to make homemade popsicle molds?

Ice cube trays, small disposable cups and muffin tins lined with foil cupcake wrappers can be used in lieu of a popsicle mold. Simply pour the ingredients into your DIY mold, cover with aluminum foil and spear a wooden popsicle stick through the foil into the center of the mold .

Why are my homemade popsicles icy?

The secret to making no “icy” popsicle is adding cornstarch to the recipe ! This will make popsicles less icy and more creamy. Cornstarch acts as a stabilizer and keeps the liquid ingredients in the popsicle from moving and forming just chunks of ice.

What is the forbidden popsicle?

“Forbidden popsicles” have popped up across a Washington nursery — and officials are warning against eating them. These bubble-like icicles might look tasty, but they aren't edible because they are baby trees, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources said in a Jan. 16 Facebook post.

How did an 11 year old boy invent the popsicle?

In 1905, an 11-year-old kid invented the Popsicle right here in the Bay. How it happened: Frank Epperson was playing in his Oakland neighborhood when he accidentally left on the porch a cup of soda with the stirring stick still in it. The drop in temperature overnight led the soda to freeze like an icicle.

What is a sonic popsicle?

Artificially flavored Blue Raspberry and Cherry frozen confection shaped in the likeness of Sonic™ with gumball eyes .

How do you make a simple popsicle house?

To build an easy popsicle house, make 4 squares out of popsicle sticks. Cover the squares with a row of popsicle sticks to make the walls, and make 2 triangles out of popsicle sticks for the frame of the roof .

How to make homemade popsicles softer?

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 do you put cornstarch in popsicles?

Pectin, like other common popsicle 'secret ingredients' like gelatin, cornstarch, alcohol, or the various gums/stabilizers used in commercial popsicles, is often used in popsicles to keep the ice crystals small . Like with ice cream, smaller ice crystals means a smoother mouthfeel and a less icy consistency.

Why popsicles won t freeze?

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.

What can I use instead of ice pop molds?

Wax-coated paper cups are a classic alternative to popsicle molds. Just fill the cup with your popsicle mixture and freeze for a little bit before adding a wooden stick (this helps it stick up straight in the center).

Can you use plastic cups to make popsicles?

For store-bought molds, follow the included directions. For homemade, fill paper, plastic or glass cups with popsicle ingredients . Leave a little extra room at the top as the liquid will expand as it freezes.

What is the best juice to freeze for popsicles?

I like to puree naturally sweetened fruit with lemon or lime for some acidity to reduce the overly icy texture. Fruit juice such as orange, lemon, guava, grape, or apple makes the most reliable pops that tend to melt slower. A combination of puree and juice mixed also works to infuse different flavors.

15 Super Easy Homemade Popsicle Recipes (Most Have Only 2 Ingredients!) (2024)

Summer is the perfect time for cool treats! Here are 15 super easy homemade popsicle recipes, most of which have only 2 ingredients, to make your summer cooler! These will save you time and money if you have picky eaters!!!

These easy homemade popsicle recipes have super yummy flavor combinations that everyone will love and since most of these are fruit popsicles, you can be sure they’re a lot more healthy than most kids treats! Go ahead and have one yourself! You deserve it! ;-)

If you need popsicle molds, you can get them here or at Walmart.

Easy Strawberries And Cream Popsicles

1 cup strawberries
1/2 cup vanilla ice cream or yogurt
1 cup of milk
1 Tbsp.sugar

Blend the ingredients until smooth. Pour into molds and freeze.

Easy Raspberry Popsicles – 2 Ingredients!

1 cup raspberry juice
1/2 cup raspberries (optional)

Blend until smooth. Pour into molds and freeze.

2 Ingredient Kiwi Popsicles

4 kiwi
1 1/2 cups juice (grape or pineapple)
1-3 tsp. sugar (optional)

Blend until smooth.Add sugar to taste. Pour into molds and freeze.

2 Ingredient Watermelon Popsicles

1 cup watermelon
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water

Blend the ingredients until smooth. Pour into molds and freeze.

Easy Strawberry Banana Popsicles

1 (3 oz.) package strawberry gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 banana
1 cup yogurt or ice cream. Blend well and pour into molds.

Dissolve gelatin in water. In a blender, mix gelatin mixture, banana and yogurt. Pour into molds and freeze.

Easy 2 Ingredient Blueberries and Cream Popsicles

1 1/2 cups vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup blueberries

Fill each popsicle half way with yogurt. Freeze. Blend blueberries with the rest of the yogurt. After the first half has frozen, fill the molds the rest of the way and freeze.

Easy 3 IngredientBlueberry/Raspberry Popsicles!

1 1/2 cups vanilla pudding, yogurt OR ice cream
1/4 cup blueberries
1/4 raspberries

Blend everything and then pour into molds and freeze.

Easy Mixed Berry Popsicles

1 1/2 cups grape juice (white or purple)
1 cup berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)

Blend, pour into molds and freeze.

To make layered popsicles, just fill with a small amount of berry mixture and freeze. Do this with each berry until the molds are full between each layer.

Easy Fruit Popsicles

1/2 cup (give or take) leftover jam or jelly
1 cup water

Place water in the jam jar. Shake until the leftover jam is all mixed into water. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze.

2 Ingredient Cantaloupe Popsicles

1 cup cantaloupe
2 cups white grape juice

Blend, pour into molds and freeze.

Easy Raspberry Yogurt Popsicles

2 cups yogurt
1 cup raspberries
1/2 cup blended oatmeal (optional)

Blend and pour into molds. Freeze.

Easy 2 Ingredient Fruit Popsicles

2 cups white grape juice
fruit (grapes, madarin oranges, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)

Place the fruit into molds and pour the juice over the top until filled. Freeze.

Homemade Orange Popsicles Recipe

1 package (3 oz.) orange gelatin
1 envelope (.15oz) unsweetened orange soft drink mix
1 cup sugar
2 cups boiling water
2 cups cold water

In a bowl, mix first 4 ingredients until dissolved. Stir in cold water. Pour in molds or paper cups and insert Popsicle stick. Freeze.

*You could use strawberry gelatin and strawberry drink mix or you could try other flavors. Don’t forget lemon or lime. Mix and match to see what interesting new taste you can come up with.

Rocky Road Fudgesicles Recipe

1 package (3 oz.) cook and serve chocolate pudding
2 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup marshmallow creme
12 paper cups (3 oz. each)
12 Popsicle sticks

Cook pudding and milk until slightly thickened and bubbly. Let cool for 20 minutes, stirring a few times. Divide chocolate chips and peanuts between cups. Stir marshmallow creme into pudding. Pour into cups. Insert Popsicle sticks and freeze.

Lemonade Popsicles Recipe

Mix your favorite batch of lemonade, whether fresh squeezed or made from a mix. Then freeze.

Lemonade is refreshing itself but to have it in the form of a frozen treat can put you over the top.

OK, I know I said 15 Super Easy Homemade Popsicle Recipes and I already included 15, but this one was too good not to include, sooo… Here’s a yummy bonus recipe for you! I hope you love it!

Easy Homemade Pudding Pops

1 pkg. pudding (not instant*)
3 cups milk
fruit (any kind, optional)

Combine and mix the ingredients only enough to blend well. Quickly pour into popsicle molds and freeze. Chocolate and vanilla pudding may be layered for a fun treat or you can layer fruit with vanilla pudding. Makes 8-10 popsicles.

*Regular homemade pudding may be used instead of store-bought pudding mix.

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