Summer just got a whole lot more fun with these Strawberry Rhubarb Creamsicles! 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. You know, chillax? 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?
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.
If you have sweet fruit, then you can easily reduce the amount of sugar you use or even omit it altogether. And the cream is just lightly sweetened yogurt. You can also use honey instead of sugar. So I decided to make something dreamy, like these Strawberry Rhubarb Creamsicles.
Dee-lish.
These are a big hit with my kids. Well, more like HUGE hit with the kids. I couldn’t keep these in the freezer for long. I had to hide these last two buried in the freezer so I could take my final pictures at my own leisure.
Middle-Child knew I was hiding them and has been pestering me everyday about these last two popsicles. Who needs a boss hounding me about deadlines when you have a 10-year old boy with a serious popsicle fetish.
So, now I have photographed them. Mission accomplished. And now he can eat them.
A happy summer for all!
Strawberry Rhubarb Creamsicles
This easy frozen treat will bring smiles to everyone's faces! Recipe by Laura Bashar of Family Spice
Ingredients:
- 1 lb strawberries, hulled
- 2 cup rhubarb, 2 stalks
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cup yogurt, plain
Directions:
- In a small pot combine and cook over medium heat:
- 1 lb strawberries , hulled
- 2 cup rhubarb , 2 stalks
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 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:
- 2 cup yogurt, plain
- 1/3 cup granulated 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 & yogurt mixtures together. Do not over mix.
- Place popsicle stick in the center of the mold and freeze until hardened, at least 6 hours.
- Popsicles will keep in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Notes:
Serving Suggestions: You can also just freeze just the fruit mixture, without the yogurt. Both are pictured above.
Cooking Tips: You can also use 4-oz paper cups as your popsicle mold. Just tear the cup off the popsicle when you are ready to eat!
Prep Time:
Yield: 8 servings
Cook Time:
Nikki @ The Tolerant Vegan says
atThese look so good! I would have never thought to put rhubarb in a creamsicle. Great job!
Amy says
atYum! I love this idea and these would be so much better than orange creamsicles! Strawberry rhubarb is such a heavenly combo!
Tina @flourtrader says
atImpressive frosty item here, love the flavors. Awesome vibrant pictures-well done!
Parsley Sage says
atLove 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!
Lindselicious says
atI would pester you too! These look so good. Lovely photos too!
Wilde in the Kitchen says
atMmm, 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!
Ann says
atThese look absolutely perfect for summer! I'm glad you took the pictures so middle child could have them!
Anne@frommysweetheart says
atI 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! : )
Kelley says
atThese are making me hungry! Perfect for this hot weather we've been having all around the country.
createwithmom says
atfabulous creamsicles and colourful combination of flavours
Mary @Delightful Bitefuls says
at::Drooling!::
Those sound (and look!) heavenly!!
Nami @ Just One Cookbook says
atThese look BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! First time hearing "creamsicles" and I'm in love already. I bookmarked and hope to try it soon!
cakewhiz says
atrhubabrb 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!
foodinnewengland says
atThses 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!
Elizabeth says
atWow. These look so delicious. Lovely pics too!
EA-The Spicy RD says
atI 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!!!
Liz Schmitt says
atMy husband will go nuts for these – he is a rhubarb freak. Wish I could find more of it now in our San Diego markets.
Dr Martin Huang says
atHeard of Creamsicles but yet to try it. Sounds like delicious and a must for this hot weather.
Family Spice says
atThen you’ve got to make these creamsicles – they are ridiculously good!
Laura
Sandi says
atI have yet to ever try rhubarb…these are making me want to try it!! I can’t wait for summer.