Cinco de Mayo Popsicles
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4.6
Cinco de Mayo Popsicles
Description
This popsicle recipe creates distinct horizontal layers: a lime juice-based green stripe, a creamy coconut milk white stripe, and a fresh strawberry red stripe. The lime layer is balanced with sugar to achieve a pleasant sweet-tart flavor and is partially frozen before inserting sticks. Coconut milk is whisked with sugar and poured atop the lime layer, then frozen solid. Finally, pureed strawberries with a bit of water form the top layer, added before the last freeze.
The sequential freezing ensures well-defined stripes rather than blended colors. The lime provides a bright and tangy taste, coconut milk adds creamy sweetness, and strawberries contribute fruity freshness. The result is a colorful, refreshing treat with varied textures from juicy fruit and creamy coconut milk.
These popsicles are ideal for warm-weather celebrations or as a simple homemade frozen dessert without artificial ingredients. Adjust sugar levels in each layer according to taste. No advanced techniques or appliances besides a blender and freezer are needed.
Ingredients
lime stripe
- lime juice of 4 limes
- 2-3 tsp sugar or to taste
- Food Coloring green, optional
coconut stripe
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1-2 tsp sugar to taste
strawberry stripe
- 10 strawberry large
Instructions
the green layer
- Place the lime juice in a glass measuring cup. Stir in the sugar to dissolve, and then add enough water to make 1 cup. Taste it to make sure you have got a good balance of sweet and sour, and adjust if necessary,
- pour the lime juice about 1/3 of the way up into each of 10 popsicle molds. Freeze the molds until the layer is almost frozen solid, then remove and place a stick into each mold, anchoring it into the lime layer. Return the mold to the freezer and freeze until completely solid.
the white layer
- Whisk together the coconut milk and the sugar until smooth. Pour the coconut milk into each popsicle mold, filling it another 1/3 of the way. Return the mold to the freezer and freeze until completely solid, about 2 hours.
the red layer
- Whiz the strawberries in a small food processor. Add a little bit of water to make about 1 1/3 cups.
- Top off each of the molds with the strawberry mixture, and return to the freezer to finish freezing.
- When ready to eat, unmold the pops by filling your sink with hot tap water and immersing the mold up to, but not over, the top lip for about 15 seconds. Remove the popsicles and eat immediately, or wrap in waxed paper and place in freezer baggies to store for later.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10popsicles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 54 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 54kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
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