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12 Favorite Popsicle Recipes

Cool off with the ultimate refreshing summer treat

Amy Machnak and Adeena Sussman
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Nectarine Creamsicles with Rose Water

Put a contemporary twist on the childhood favorite. If your nectarines aren’t quite ripe enough, try it with any of your favorite stone fruits, like apricots or peaches.

Recipe: Nectarine Creamsicles with Rose Water

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Rocket Pops

Made with fresh fruit, these pops will be a revelation to anyone who grew up with the neon colors and artificial taste of the commercial version.

Recipe: Rocket Pops

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Mango Coconut Pops

Velvety mango purée makes these popsicles seem extra-indulgent, although each has only a splash of coconut milk.

Recipe: Mango Coconut Pops

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Strawberry Blizzard Pops

Fresh strawberries, creamy yogurt, and the faintest scent of rose swirl together in this sophisticated popsicle.

Recipe: Strawberry Blizzard Pops

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Mexican Pineapple Pops

Street stands in Mexico sell fresh fruit sprinkled with lime, chile and salt. These pops capture that same zing.

Recipe: Mexican Pineapple Pops

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Lemonade Blueberry Pops

These popsicles turn a pale pink thanks to a little kitchen chemistry when the blue pigment in the berries meets the acid in the lemonade.

Recipe: Lemonade Blueberry Pops

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Melon Lime Rocket Pops

Tart citrus balances the mellow sweetness of watermelon and cantalope, each frozen in layers.

Recipe: Melon Lime Rocket Pops

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Pistachio Kulfi Pops

Kulfi is a rich, thick ice cream beloved on the Indian subcontinent—and on Indian menus in the West. Natural food coloring gives them a greenish hue (otherwise they are a pale brown).

Recipe: Pistachio Kulfi Pops

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Coconut Lime Chia Popsicles

Chia pudding and fresh fruit make this a healthy, refreshing treat.

Recipe: Coconut Lime Chia Popsicles

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Margarita "Poptails"

Use this cocktail-popsicle as inspiration to turn your favorite libation into an adult dessert.

Recipe: Margarita "Poptails"

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Triple-Berry Popsicles

This berry blend in popsicle form is great at the height of summer when fresh berries are cheap, full of sugar, and quick to soften.

Recipe: Triple-Berry Popsicles

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Mexican Paletas

Travel south of the border for flavor inspiration for these sweet treats on a stick. Using banana is a great way to add a bit of creamy texture without the use of milk or dairy.

Recipe: Mexican Paletas