Popsicles are probably one of the easiest treats to make. They can be creamy or “icy”. They can be fruity or chocolaty. Either way, you don’t have to worry too much about having to churn it, or scrape it or use an ice cream maker. Just mix, pour and freeze! A refreshing, satisfying and healthy cold treat! We dipped our popsicles in dark chocolate and covered them with chopped pistachios to give them some crunch and make them extra decadent. Hope you enjoy them!!
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Strawberries and Cream Popsicles
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes 8
- Diet: Vegan, Dairy-Free
Description
Dairy-free strawberry cream cheese popsicles, dipped in dark chocolate and pistachios. A simple, refreshing summer treat.
Ingredients
- 16 oz (454 g) GOVeggie! Dairy Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Alternative
- 2 cups (473 ml) frozen strawberries
- 4-5 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cups (237 ml) vegan chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 cups (237 ml) chopped, shelled pistachios
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, frozen strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
- Pour mixture into a popsicle mold and freeze until set (3-4 hours).
- Melt the chocolate chips (at 20-second intervals in the microwave, stirring often).
- Add coconut oil and mix well.
- Line a tray with wax or parchment paper.
- Dip each popsicle in chocolate halfway and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- Carefully place popsicles on the lined tray and freeze until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality vegan cream cheese alternative.
- If your mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon of plant-based milk at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Store the chocolate-dipped popsicles in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prevent the cream layer from sinking to the bottom of the popsicle mold?
There isn’t a separate cream layer to worry about — the cream cheese, strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice get blended together into one mixture in a food processor, then poured into the mold as a single pour and frozen until set (3-4 hours).
Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh?
Frozen strawberries work well here since they are blended into the base. Thaw them first and drain off any excess liquid so the popsicles do not end up icy in texture.
What kind of cream gives the best result in strawberries and cream popsicles?
This recipe’s creaminess comes from a dairy-free strawberry cream cheese alternative blended directly with the strawberries, not a separate cream layer, so heavy cream, coconut cream, and Greek yogurt aren’t part of the method here.
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