Coconut Lime Popsicles with a Kick
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 10 1x
Description
A touch of cayenne pepper balances out the sweetness of these ice pops for a more complex flavor profile than your typical frozen treat.
Ingredients
- 14 oz (415 ml) can whole coconut milk
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Tiny pinch of fine grain salt
Instructions
- Whisk all the ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined. Pour into your popsicle mold and add the sticks after an hour. After about 4 hours freezing time, remove pops from the mold and try to eat just one!
- Prep Time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 110
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the recipe use both coconut milk and whole milk?
The 14 oz can of coconut milk provides the coconut flavor and creamy fat content, while 3/4 cup of whole milk lightens the base so the popsicles are not too dense or rich. The sweetened condensed milk (1/2 cup) handles the sweetness and also helps keep the texture smooth when frozen.
Why add the popsicle sticks after an hour rather than at the start?
The recipe specifies pouring the mixture into molds first, then inserting the sticks after one hour in the freezer. At that point the mixture has partially frozen and is thick enough to hold the stick upright in the center — insert them at the very beginning and they’ll tilt or float.
Very yummy