Creamy Papaya Strawberry Popsicles
These creamy papaya strawberry popsicles blend ripe fruit, coconut milk, and vanilla into a smooth, refreshing frozen treat perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
Fruit Base
- 2 cups papaya (cubed)
- 1½ cups 1½ strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk (or almond milk if preferred)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Flavor Boost
- A pinch of cinnamon
- A squeeze of lime juice
Instructions
- First, prep your fruit. Peel and cube the papaya, then hull and slice the strawberries. The riper your fruit, the sweeter and more flavorful your popsicles will be.
- Next, add all your ingredients to a blender: the papaya, strawberries, evaporated milk, coconut milk (or almond milk), vanilla, and that optional touch of cinnamon or lime juice if you’re using it.
- Then, blend everything on high until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Give it a quick taste. If your fruit wasn't super ripe, you might want to add a tiny splash of honey or maple syrup, but it’s totally optional.
- Now, pour the mixture into popsicle molds. Tap the molds gently on the counter to release any air bubbles, then insert your popsicle sticks.
- Finally, freeze for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until completely solid.
- When you're ready to enjoy them, run the outside of the molds under warm water for a few seconds and they’ll pop right out.
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