Description
These Strawberry-Vanilla Swirled Frozen Pops combine fresh strawberry puree with creamy premium vanilla ice cream for a refreshing and delicious summer treat. The sweet-tart strawberry mixture is gently swirled into softened vanilla ice cream, then frozen in molds for easy, bite-sized popsicles that are perfect for a cool dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Mixture
- 1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Vanilla Ice Cream
- 2 pints premium vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Mixture: Mash the hulled and halved strawberries in a large bowl using a potato masher or fork until broken down. Transfer this mixture to a 12-inch nonstick skillet. Add sugar and fresh lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and cook until the mixture thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl. Freeze uncovered until cold, about 10 minutes.
- Soften Ice Cream: Place the vanilla ice cream in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 30% power in 10-second intervals, stirring in between, until the ice cream is softened but not melted, approximately 50 seconds total. Spread the softened ice cream evenly in a 13-by-9-inch baking dish and freeze while the strawberry mixture chills.
- Combine and Freeze Popsicles: Spoon tablespoons of the chilled strawberry mixture evenly over the frozen vanilla ice cream. Use a spoon to gently swirl the strawberry mixture through the ice cream, creating a marbled effect. Spoon this combined mixture into 12 (1/3-cup) ice pop molds or into 12 paper cups. Insert wooden sticks into each mold or cup. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour and 15 minutes, and up to 4 days covered.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Freeze the strawberry mixture uncovered briefly to cool quickly but avoid freezing solid before combining with ice cream.
- Microwave the ice cream carefully at low power and short intervals to avoid melting it too much.
- For easy removal, briefly dip the ice pop molds in warm water before unmolding.
- Store popsicles in an airtight container or tightly wrapped to prevent freezer burn.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry popsicles, vanilla ice cream pops, frozen pops, summer dessert, fruity ice cream
