Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles
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Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles
Description
The Blueberry Yogurt Popsicles are made by simmering blueberries with sugar and water to create a thick sauce, which is then alternated with yogurt in popsicle molds. The cooking of the blueberries concentrates their flavor and softens the fruit, resulting in a sauce with a slightly reduced texture. The yogurt layer offers a cool, creamy contrast. These popsicles set firmly when frozen, making them easy to enjoy as a frozen snack or dessert. Variations can be introduced by selecting different yogurt flavors such as vanilla, strawberry, honey, or lemon to complement or contrast the blueberry component.
Freezing in alternating layers produces a popsicle with visually distinct stripes and a mix of sweet and tart flavors that develop in each bite. The recipe is versatile and can be adapted with other fruits like blackberries, cherries, or raspberries, maintaining the method but changing the flavor profile.
Allowing the blueberry sauce to cool completely before layering prevents melting and mixing of layers, helping maintain defined sections within the popsicles. When serving, ensure they have fully firmed up to release cleanly from the molds and deliver the intended textural contrast between the yogurt and berry sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen, 400g
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoon water
- 3 cups yogurt 750g
Instructions
- Add the blueberries, sugar and water to a pot and heat for 8 minutes, stirring often, until it becomes a thick sauce. Allow to cool completely.
- Spoon the yogurt and blueberries, alternating, into popsicle molds and freeze until solid.
Notes
- Experiment with various yogurt flavors like vanilla or lemon to create different flavor profiles.
- Swirling a bit of maple syrup into plain yogurt can add subtle sweetness if desired.
- Adding a tablespoon of lemon juice to the blueberry sauce enhances the berry’s brightness.
- Other fruits such as blackberries or raspberries can be used instead of blueberries for variety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 74IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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