Fresh Red White and Blue Layered Cream Popsicles
A simple and festive layered cream popsicle recipe featuring fresh strawberries, blueberries, and a creamy yogurt layer, perfect for summer treats and patriotic celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 popsicles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled (or thawed frozen strawberries)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry layer: Rinse and hull 1 cup of fresh strawberries. Puree them in a blender with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of honey until smooth. Pour this mixture into a bowl and set aside.
- Prepare the blueberry layer: Repeat the same process with 1 cup of blueberries, lemon juice, and honey. Blend until smooth and pour into a separate bowl.
- Make the creamy white layer: In a mixing bowl, whip 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form (about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer). In another bowl, mix the plain Greek yogurt with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of honey. Gently fold the whipped cream into the yogurt mixture until well combined but still light and airy.
- Assemble the popsicles – red layer: Spoon a few tablespoons of the strawberry puree into the bottom of each popsicle mold. Tap the mold gently on the counter to remove air bubbles. Freeze for about 30-40 minutes, until the layer is firm but not rock solid.
- White layer: Add a spoonful of the creamy yogurt mixture over the strawberry layer. Smooth it gently with the back of a spoon. Freeze again for another 30-40 minutes.
- Blue layer: Finally, spoon in the blueberry puree as the top layer. Insert popsicle sticks carefully into the center of each mold. Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully solid.
- Unmold and serve: To release the popsicles, briefly run warm water over the outside of the molds for 10-15 seconds. Pull gently on the sticks and enjoy the creamy, fruity layers all in one bite.
Notes
Let each layer freeze for 30-40 minutes until firm but not rock solid before adding the next layer to achieve clean stripes. Use a small spatula or spoon to smooth layers gently. If you don’t have popsicle molds, small paper cups with wooden sticks work well. Store popsicles in airtight containers or covered molds to prevent freezer burn. Variations include dairy-free swaps, mint-infused layers, chocolate drizzle, and seasonal fruit substitutions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle (approx.
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
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