A perfect dessert for a summer Canada Day celebration, these fruit pops are pretty, packed with creamy, fruity flavours and simple to prepare. With three tasty combinations to choose from, you’re all set for your next summer backyard party!
ingredients
Creamy Coconut and Pomegranate Pops
Cherry Cheesecake Pops
directions
In small bowl, press 1 cup pomegranate seeds with a fork. Strain through a fine sieve, set juice aside and discard pulp.
Combine coconut milk, honey and cardamom in a medium bowl.
Add in 1 tsp of each pomegranate seeds to each mold.
Pour 75 mL of cream mixture into each popsicle mould.
Top each mould with 25 mL of pomegranate juice.
Using tape, create braces to hold popsicle sticks in place. Insert sticks in the middle of braces. Freeze 2 hours or until set.
Combine cherries and 1 tsp sugar over medium high heat in a medium saucepan. Cook, stirring often until mixture is thickened, about 10 min. Set aside to cool.
Mix cream cheese, 1 tsp remaining sugar, vanilla, and water in a small bowl; blend until smooth. Mix thoroughly.
Spoon 4 tsp of cherry mixture into ice pop moulds. Top with 1 tsp cream cheese mixture. Top with remaining 1 tsp cherry mixture. Insert sticks. Freeze 2 hours or until set.