If you're looking for a refreshing and delicious treat to enjoy on a hot summer day, then you need to try making desert island pops. These frozen treats are made with just a few simple ingredients, and they can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them fruity, creamy, or boozy, there's a desert island pop recipe out there for you. So grab your blender and get ready to cool down with a delicious and refreshing treat.
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DESERT ISLAND POPS
A sports drink freezes into an icy blue sea. The treetops are a blend of ripe honeydew melon and simple syrup, frozen in plastic molds for making candy. Eat the top first, then push up the bottom or pull it out of its plastic cup by the stick.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes about 1 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Fill pyramid molds with honeydew syrup. Freeze about 30 minutes, until mixture starts to harden, then insert a wooden pop stick into each pop. Freeze until hard.
- Fill each 3-ounce cup with the blue drink. Place cups on a small metal baking pan; freeze until almost frozen, about 50 minutes. Unmold each frozen pyramid pop, and insert its pop stick into an almost frozen blue base. Freeze until entire pop is frozen solid; overnight is best.
DESSERT ISLAND PARFAIT
Steps:
- Cook's Note: For toasted coconut, just cook shredded coconut in a dry skillet until lightly browned.
- Add coconut extract to yogurt and mix well.
- Spoon half of the yogurt into a glass, and then top with half of the banana and half of the mango. Repeat layering with the remaining yogurt, banana, and mango.
- Top with whipped topping (add an extra serving, if you like) and coconut shreds and enjoy!
BLACK CAT POPS
Steps:
- Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
- In a food processor, combine the figs, almond butter and water. Blend until smooth, scraping down the side of the bowl as needed with a rubber spatula. Using a small ice-cream scoop, scoop 1 tablespoon of the fig mixture at a time and roll into 1 1/2-inch balls. Insert a lollipop stick into each fig ball.
- Place the chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon of the oil in a medium bowl. Place the bowl over a small saucepan of barely simmering water and stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Drop the fig balls into the melted chocolate and, using a fork, roll to coat evenly. Remove the fig balls, allowing any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl, and place on the baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or until the chocolate has set.
- Using a small pair of scissors, cut the fruit leather into small squares to make noses for the cats and triangles for the ears. Dip the ends of the ears in the leftover dark chocolate and stick them on the cats. Repeat with the squares for the noses.
- Place the white chocolate and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of the oil in a medium bowl. Place the bowl over a small saucepan of barely simmering water and stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer the chocolate to a piping bag fitted with a small plain tip. Pipe eyes and whiskers on the cats. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 1 milligrams, Sodium 7 milligrams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 1 grams, Sugar 10 grams
Tips:
- Choose ripe, fresh fruits: The quality of your fruits will greatly impact the taste of your pops. Choose fruits that are at their peak ripeness for the best flavor.
- Use a variety of fruits: Don't be afraid to mix and match different fruits to create unique and delicious flavor combinations.
- Add some sweetness: If your fruits are not very sweet, you can add a little bit of sugar or honey to the mixture.
- Use a blender or food processor: This will help to create a smooth and consistent mixture.
- Freeze the pops in popsicle molds or ice cube trays: If you don't have popsicle molds, you can use ice cube trays and insert popsicle sticks into each cube.
- Freeze the pops for at least 4 hours: This will ensure that they are completely frozen and solid.
Conclusion:
With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create delicious and refreshing fruit pops that are perfect for a hot summer day. So get creative and experiment with different fruits and flavors to find your favorite combinations. The possibilities are endless!
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