Posts Labeled ‘popsicles’

June 7th, 2010

Smooth Operator: Orange-Banana Smoothie Pops

Summer is upon us and with this hot, humid weather we’ve been having in DC I am always looking for a refreshing “cool down” treat. These Orange-Banana Smoothie Pops from Country Living are a good contender for the job.

Orange-Banana Smoothie Pops

The pops feature Greek yogurt which is my favorite type. (Fage is my brand of choice.)

Ingredients

1 container(s) (7-ounce) Greek yogurt
2/3 cup(s) thawed orange juice concentrate
2 large bananas
Zest of 1 lime
1 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice

I love how they used baking tins instead of regular popsicle molds — they create a more festive pop! French Canele Bordelais Molds might also create a fun alternative. Sur La Table has them as well as Amazon (what doesn’t Amazon have?!)

Mauviel Canele 2-Inch Molds from Amazon

 

December 10th, 2009

Gwyneth Paltrow, you had me at “eggnog.”

I subscribe to a lot of e-newsletters, feeds, e-zines… you name it. One of the ones I always look forward to seeing pop in my inbox is GOOP, actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s digital collection of food, beauty, and lifestyle tips and trends. The posts are always novel, pleasantly practical, and generally inspiring. Today’s post particularly caught my eye as it featured amazing winter recipes from Big Little Get Together, a chef service in NYC. All I can say is,

What.
Could.
Be.
Better.
Than.
Eggnog.
Popsicles????

I can’t wait to try them!

eggnog popsicles (via GOOP, recipe from Big Little Get Together)

eggnog popsicles (via GOOP, recipe from Big Little Get Together)

Eggnog Popsicles

Yield: a dozen popsicles

½ pound cream cheese
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons nutmeg
1 cup sugar
pinch of kosher salt
2 tablespoons brandy
2 tablespoons bourbon
2 cups heavy cream whipped until just stiff
Beat the cream cheese in a standing mixer or with a whisk until completely smooth. Thoroughly stir in all of the remaining ingredients except for the whipped cream. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Fill popsicle molds with the mixture and allow to set and freeze for at least two hours (if you don’t have popsicle molds, you can use paper cups and popsicle sticks). The texture will be semifreddo-ish.

August 11th, 2009

Beating the Summer Heat with Spirited Ice Pops

Growing up, my mother used to make my brother and me homemade popsicles during the summer. They were always such a special treat and we enjoyed the variety of flavors she would make. I can still picture the plastic molds she used (Mom, where are those? Can I borrow them?!) to make them.

Popsicles really are a fun summer snack. And everywhere I turn these days, I see a new trend emerging: spirited ice pops. What a nice, refreshing, grown-up way to beat the summer heat!

The spirited pops would make a great dessert for a summer barbeque or an informal rehearsal dinner. Choose one flavor to match your theme (e.g. Pina Colada Pops for a Tropical-Themed Party) or serve several flavors to offer guests a choice.

Here are a few recipes to try:

Spirited Pops

Bellini Popsicle from FineCooking.com

Bellini Popsicle from FineCooking.com

Mint Caipirinha Ice Pops

Mint Caipirinha Ice Pops

Sans Alcohol Pops

It’s always nice to offer a non-alcoholic selection for those who prefer not to imbibe. Here’s one option:

Martha Stewart Living Blueberry Pops

Martha Stewart Living Blueberry Pops

Mold It!

There are a variety of molds out there for popsicles. You can choose a few (try one for each different flavor pop you serve) or just use one. I love this version from Tovolo, available from Amazon:

Tovolo Groovy Pop Molds

Tovolo Groovy Pop Molds