More Hot Popsicle Action
Maybe it’s the D.C. heat, but I just can’t stop making popsicles. Last week I had what I thought was the brilliant idea of making red, white, and blue popsicles for the 4th of July. Remember those “Rocket Pops” we had back in the ’80s? I thought I’d try to recreate it, only without the corn syrup and red dye number 40.
Friends, I cannot tell a lie. My 4th of July Pops were not a total success. Instead of red, white, and blue, I ended up with red, white, and very red. Behold:
Can anyone think of a country with a flag made of these three colors? If so, I’d like to share this recipe with them in time for their next national holiday.
But you know what? These popsicles were DELICIOUS. Just ask my son, who has been sleeping with the (now empty) popsicle mold every night since last week. As soon as I can pry it out of his little sleeping hands, I’m going to give this another shot. Maybe I’ll be able to get the blue right in time for Bastille Day. In the meantime, I give you:
Not-Quite-Right-But-Totally-Tasty 4th of July Popsicles
1 handful strawberries (yes! I used ones I had frozen after our berry picking adventure)
4 TBSP plain yogurt
Juice of one lemon
1 handful frozen blackberries
Agave nectar, to taste
Blend strawberries in food processor with a dollop of yogurt. Add agave nectar as needed to reach desired sweetness. Carefully spoon a small amount of the strawberry mixture into the tips of the popsicle molds. Use a paper towel to clean up the sides if necessary. (I didn’t really do this, since like moms everywhere, I was in a rush.) Rinse out food processor for the blackberries. Blend the blackberries with some agave nectar and a small touch of yogurt (just enough to help it hold together).
In a separate bowl, mix the yogurt with the fresh lemon juice and some agave nectar. (You could make this vanilla flavored instead, but the real Rocket Pops were lemon flavored, remember?) Spoon some of the white mixture into the molds, then finish them off with the blackberry version. Makes 4-8 popsicles. Freeze and enjoy!
I can;t wait to try these- they sort of remind me (in concept) to Dreamsicle’s.
and yes Ms Martindale- I’ll take Country Flags for $500 What country’s flag is red- white -red??
Umm could it be Austria ?
This is great! I just ordered some multi-layered popsicle molds as Q is obsessed with the layering of colors (always a fashionista!). Must try your recipe. And perhaps Denmark would like it? They’re quite patriotic up there in the north….
I’m going to try them this weekend for Joe since he’s obsessed with 100% sugar kind of popsicle- yum!