The simplest frozen treat I have ever made. Five hundred grams of vanilla yogurt, blended with two hundred fifty grams of raspberries and three tablespoons of sugar. Poured into popsicle moulds and frozen for at least four hours. The colour is a swirl of pale cream and raspberry pink, and each pop tastes like frozen yogurt from a shop.
The vanilla yogurt is already sweetened and flavoured, so the sugar is just enough to take the edge off the tart raspberries. The berries break down in the blender and stain the yogurt in streaks. You see both colours when you pull the popsicle from the mould.
Tips for Making Raspberry Yogurt Popsicles
Blend the raspberries with sugar first
Combine the raspberries and sugar in the blender and pulse until smooth. Then add the vanilla yogurt and blend briefly.
Brief blending with the yogurt keeps the swirl effect. Over-blending turns everything uniform pink.
Freeze for at least four hours
Pour into moulds, insert sticks, and freeze until solid. Overnight is best.
To release, run warm water over the outside of the mould for a few seconds. Do not twist the stick, you will break the popsicle.
Raspberry Yogurt Popsicles
Total Time: 250 minutes
Yield: 8 popsicles
Description
These refreshing raspberry yogurt popsicles are a delightful low-calorie treat, perfect for cooling off on hot summer days.
Ingredients
Units
- 500 grams vanilla yogurt
- 250 grams raspberries
- 3 tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Blend the raspberries with sugar until smooth.
- Mix the raspberry puree with vanilla yogurt.
- Pour the mixture into popsicle molds.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.
Notes
You can use any type of yogurt, but vanilla yogurt adds a nice sweetness. Adjust the sugar to taste if you prefer a sweeter or more tart flavor. Store popsicles in the freezer for up to a month. For a variation, try adding other berries or fruits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 5
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use plain yogurt?
Yes. Add an extra tablespoon of sugar or a teaspoon of vanilla extract to compensate. Vanilla yogurt saves that step.
Can I use frozen raspberries?
Yes. Thaw slightly before blending. Frozen raspberries produce a thicker puree, which is fine for popsicles.
How long do these keep?
Up to a month in the freezer. The texture stays smooth because of the yogurt. No ice crystals.
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