Summer just got a whole lot more fun with these strawberry rhubarb creamsicle popsicles! Super easy to make, you don’t even need popsicle molds.
It doesn’t matter if it’s summer or not, my kids always enjoy popsicles and ice cream. And it’s not just a kid thing. But since summer is here, the weather is getting warmer. And that means it’s time to chill out.
Who wants to stay indoors and sit behind a computer screen all day? It’s time for sun, fun, pool parties and sandcastles at the beach. It’s time for kids to play all day and explore. It’s time to ride your bikes and meet your friends at the park.
Summer means picnics, camp outs and staying up late every single night ’til school starts. Who doesn’t love the summer time?
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Recipe highlights
- Economical: Ice cream and popsicles can get pricey, especially when you want gourmet flavors. Making your own is friendly on the family budget.
- Simple: Homemade popsicles are also super easy to make and you can customize them using whatever fruits your family loves.
- Low Tech: These strawberry rhubarb creamsicles didn’t require fancy popsicle molds. In fact, I love making homemade popsicles in cheapo Dixie cups.
- Low Sugar: Because you are making them yourself, you can control the sugar and sweetness in your frozen treats. You can also use honey or agave syrup.
- Family Friendly: My family loves to keep cool with ice cream and popsicles, from frozen smoothie popsicles to the infamous chipwich!
Reader’s Reviews
“This recipe is a definite 5 stars! These were FANTASTIC!! Super easy to make and VERY tasty!” — Ginny
Ingredients needed
- Strawberries: You can use fresh or frozen strawberries. Just be sure they are ripe and sweet. You can also use blueberries, blackberries, peaches or any combination of fruits you have on hand.
- Rhubarb: This adds some tang and texture to your popsicles. You can also use fresh frozen rhubarb.
- Granulated sugar: I sweeten my popsicles with regular sugar, but you can also use brown sugar, honey or agave syrup.
- Yogurt: I used plain Greek yogurt. For additional flavor you can use vanilla or any other flavored yogurt. If using sweetened yogurt, don’t add additional sugar.
Step-by-step directions
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- Simmer. Combine fruit, sugar and water and bring it to boil. Simmer until mixture has thickened.
- Chill. Chill mixture in the fridge for 20 minutes.
- Whisk yogurt. In another bowl, combine yogurt and sugar.
- Layer. Alternate pouring the strawberry and yogurt mixtures in layers into popsicle containers. Using a wooden skewer, swirl the mixtures together.
- Freeze. Place popsicle stick in the center and freeze until hardened.
Recipe tips and FAQs
Is it just me or does it seem like everyone is on the homemade popsicle bandwagon? Why not? The great thing about homemade popsicles is that you can control how much sugar you want to put in them.
And if the fruit is sweet, you can reduce the amount of sugar needed even more. Rhubarb is tangy and sour and compliments sweet strawberries beautifully. No wonder strawberry and rhubarb make the perfect combination!
For delicious duo recipes, be sure to try my strawberry rhubarb jam, upside down strawberry rhubarb cake and my strawberry rhubarb crisp with pistachios.
Freezing Instructions
TO FREEZE: These will keep in the freezer for up to 4 months. Make sure that the popsicles are completely covered while it sits in the freezer. The popsicle molds automatically do this, so if you are using paper cups as molds, be sure to completely cover them with foil.
There are several ways to unmold the your popsicles from their molds. The best way is to quickly dip the popsicle mold in a bowl filled with warm water for 10-15 seconds or until the outer surface of the popsicle softens and your popsicle is loosened. Presto! Your popsicle is now ready for consumption!
Absolutely! I like to make popsicles by using those small 3-oz disposable bathroom cups. Fill them up, cover with foil, push a popsicle stick in and the foil holds it in place while the popsicle freezes.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Creamsicle Popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 lb hulled strawberries
- 2 cup rhubarb about 2 stalks
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cup plain yogurt
Instructions
- In a small pot combine fruit, ⅓ cup sugar and water and cook over medium heat.
- When the mixture starts to boil, reduce to simmer and cook until fruit mixture has thickened, about 15 minutes.
- Pour strawberry mixture into a small bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt with ⅓ cup sugar.
- Alternate pouring the strawberry mixture and the yogurt mixture in layers into 4 oz popsicle containers.
- Using a wooden skewer or a knife, swirl the strawberry and yogurt mixtures together. Do not over mix.
- Place popsicle stick in the center of the mold and freeze until hardened, at least 6 hours.
Notes
Nutrition
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Written by Laura Bashar
Hi, I’m Laura, a certified professional cook and cookbook author living in San Diego. I have been sharing my family’s favorite recipes inspired from all over the world since 2008. Let’s cook up something fun!
This recipe is a definite 5 stars! These were FANTASTIC!! Super easy to make and VERY tasty! A total hit at my friend’s party. I ended up making 12 servings and used 125 ml mason jars to serve (instead of having the waste with the Dixie cups and wooden sticks). The glass jars actually kept the dessert cooler while eating too and there wasn’t any dripping/spilling if things thawed too fast. Next time I would take them out of the freezer about 20-30 mins prior to serving, as they were a bit more solid than I would have liked, but… Read more »
I’m so glad you liked the creamsicles! They are pretty incredible. Thank you so much for sharing your sweet words and great tips. Stay cool!
Laura
I have yet to ever try rhubarb…these are making me want to try it!! I can’t wait for summer.
Heard of Creamsicles but yet to try it. Sounds like delicious and a must for this hot weather.
Then you’ve got to make these creamsicles – they are ridiculously good!
Laura
My husband will go nuts for these – he is a rhubarb freak. Wish I could find more of it now in our San Diego markets.
I have mixed feelings about summer….I’m ready for the “lazier” days, but I’m also in full on panic mode {as usual} thinking, “What the *^%* am I going to do with my kids all summer???” 1st thing…make these yummy popsicles!!!
Wow. These look so delicious. Lovely pics too!
Thses look lovely! I really need popsicle molds.. every time i buy them the kids scatter them about the yard ( forget to bring them inside) GRR!!! Beautiful photo!
rhubabrb is one thing i haven't really used in my cooking much but looking at the pretty color of those creamsicles, i really think i should. great pictures too!
These look BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! First time hearing "creamsicles" and I'm in love already. I bookmarked and hope to try it soon!
::Drooling!::
Those sound (and look!) heavenly!!
fabulous creamsicles and colourful combination of flavours
These are making me hungry! Perfect for this hot weather we've been having all around the country.
I could sooooo chilax with these! They look beautiful and refreshing! I love the comment about your kids pestering you for them. My guys, though older, now know to ask…'have these cookies had their photo shoot yet?'. Nice! : )
Love at first sight! I'm so jealous of everyone's lovely rhubarb. The measly batch I've found at the supermarket here was totally 'bleh' worthy. Awesome dish, so so yummy!
Impressive frosty item here, love the flavors. Awesome vibrant pictures-well done!
Yum! I love this idea and these would be so much better than orange creamsicles! Strawberry rhubarb is such a heavenly combo!
These look so good! I would have never thought to put rhubarb in a creamsicle. Great job!
These look absolutely perfect for summer! I'm glad you took the pictures so middle child could have them!
Mmm, strawberry creamsicles, love it! I just got some popsicle molds and have to break them in. THese would be so good for these hot days!
I would pester you too! These look so good. Lovely photos too!