So this creation all came about when I was really craving a Dole Whip. If you don't know what that is you need to get yourself to Disneyland A-stat. I wanted to make creamy pineapple-tastic popsicles that tasted super fruity and creamy, if they were healthy-ish as well, bonus! These definitely measured up.
Okay, you're probably confused, thinking, "Um, this doesn't remotely look popsicle-y". You'd be right. This recipe made enough to fill both my tiny and regular sized popsicle molds, and I still had half left over to put in my ice cream maker (and then the freezer). Sweet, right?
All you need is a can of sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and pineapple juice. And a blender.
Liam doesn't smile all that well when prompted. Does any kid? But seriously, the second he hears me get the blender out he races to the kitchen because he knows it is his job to turn the blender on and off. A responsibility he gave himself...
"I can turn it on now, okay?"
Make sure you hit the popsicle mold onto the counter several times to get rid of excess air bubbles once it's been filled.
Time to put the caps on.
I always have to watch Liam like a hawk during this step because he likes to put the cap on halfway, then take it out and suck on it. If I let him, he'd finish all the popsicles before they were even frozen!
I have two popsicles molds (and I'd like to get more) because Liam goes through them crazy fast in the summer, and I like to have the option of making flavors in bulk, or switching it up and having multiple options all at once.
"They are finished. Can I eat one now?!"
Jack wanted to help too, but unlike his brother, he can't open the freeze solo just yet.
Freeze these for at least an hour.
Sweet. Two sets of popsicles and I still have half left! Time to get out the ice cream maker...
I always keep the frozen part of our ice cream maker frozen and ready for occasions just like this.
Just pour it in and follow the instructions on your ice cream maker. If you don't have one, that's okay. Just put your mixture in the freezer in an airtight container and eat like ice cream.
So good!
Make sure you stir or otherwise mix these a little before you pour them up or they will separate. They have started to already here. No big deal though. The end is more pineapple and the rest is creamier.
Seriously though, Jeff and I might eat these all before Liam gets a chance to... They are so good! They taste like a million calories, even though they are around 100 each. Awesome, right? If you like pineapple, or creamy frozen treats, totally give these a try!
creamy pineapple popsicles
like a Dole whip in popsicle form.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 can pineapple juice concentrate
- 2 cups water
Instructions
1. Pour all ingredients into a blender and well, blend. Make sure liquid hasn't started to separate before pouring into popsicle molds. Tap gnetly but firmly on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles. Freeze popsicles at least 1 hour.2. Remaining liquid should be poured into an ice cream maker. Then follow manufacturer instructions. Mine say to leave in ice cream maker for 30 minutes, then remove to the freezer in an airtight container. Skip the last step and put your mix start into the freezer if you do no have an ice cream maker. Enjoy!
Details
Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Yield: 18 servings
Those sound yummy!!
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