Pineapple Coconut Lime Popsicles (Printable version)
Tropical frozen blend of pineapple, coconut, and lime.
# What you need:
→ Fruit & Juice
01 - 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (about 1/2 medium pineapple)
02 - 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
→ Coconut Mixture
03 - 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (well shaken)
04 - 1/4 cup coconut cream
05 - 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)
06 - 1 tsp grated lime zest
# How To:
01 - In a blender, combine pineapple chunks and lime juice. Blend until completely smooth, then set aside.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut milk, coconut cream, maple syrup or honey, and lime zest until well combined.
03 - Alternate spooning or pouring layers of pineapple puree and coconut mixture into popsicle molds. Use a skewer or thin knife to gently swirl the layers for a marbled effect, if desired.
04 - Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until fully solid.
05 - To unmold, briefly run the outside of the popsicle molds under warm water, then carefully remove popsicles.
06 - Serve immediately and enjoy!
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It is the ultimate escape to a sunny beach without leaving your kitchen.
- The creamy coconut swirl cuts the sharp pineapple tang perfectly.
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- Leaving the popsicle sticks in the freezer for too long can cause them to sink before the liquid sets.
- Running the molds under hot water rather than warm will melt the edges too fast.
03 -
- Run your lime zest over the sugar or sweetener before adding to infuse the flavor.
- Fill the molds to the very top to minimize air pockets which cause cracking.