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These red white and blue popsicles are better than store-bought ice pops! They’re creamy, fruity, and perfectly festive for your 4th of July party.
Forget the freezer aisle.
These 4th of July popsicles are too easy to miss!
Those festive red white and blue layers are homemade, and the red one is even packed with real strawberries.
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Why You’ll Love This Red White and Blue Popsicles Recipe
- You only need 5 ingredients to make these red white and blue pops!
- These patriotic popsicles are perfect for the 4th of July and Memorial Day.
- Creamy and made with real fresh strawberries, these red white and blue popsicles are definitely fun for summer!
Ingredients And Substitutions
Fresh strawberries and berry stevia – For the Fourth of July popsicle’s red layer. You can also use raspberries or cherries! The sweetener for the strawberry layer is optional.
Heavy whipping cream – The base of these summer-ready red white and blue popsicles. We’re leaving the creamy center layer plain, but feel free to add some fresh lemon juice to balance the sweetness of your homemade popsicles.
Vanilla stevia – You can use any sweetener or flavoring for the blue layer of the frozen treat.
Blue food color – For the blue layer of the red white and blue popsicles. Blended fresh blueberries also work, but the layer will be more purple than blue.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Be Patient
Make sure to freeze each layer until firm, or the colors of your patriotic popsicles will meld together.
Make Them More Festive
You can cut small star shapes out of strawberry slices, then place the strawberry stars to the side of the mold.
Transporting Tips
Bringing these red white and blue popsicles to a party? Transfer the homemade ice pops to a freezer bag, store them in a cooler, and layer them with ice to keep them cold.
4th of July Popsicles Recipe FAQs
What are the red, white, and blue popsicles called?
The red white and blue popsicles are called Firecracker Ice Pops.
What flavor is red, white, and blue pop?
The colored layers of Firecracker Ice Pops are red cherry, white lemon, and blue raspberry.
Can these red white and blue popsicles be made dairy-free?
You can use coconut whipping cream or dairy-free yogurt instead of heavy cream.
How to store red white and blue pops?
Remove the 4th of July popsicles from the mold and transfer them to a freezer-safe bag. You can store these homemade ice pops for up to 1 month in the freezer.
How can I make popsicles without popsicle molds?
If you don’t have popsicle molds, simply pour the mixtures into paper cups, cover them with foil, and insert the sticks through the centers of the foil covers. You can also use ice cube trays!
More Delicious 4th of July Dessert Recipes
- Red White and Blue Strawberries
- Red White and Blue Cupcakes
- 4th of July Fruit Kabobs
- 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
- American Flag Cake
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Red White and Blue Popsicles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp berry stevia
- 1 tsp vanilla stevia
- Few drops blue food coloring
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Divide the whipped cream into 3 separate bowls.
- Leave the first portion of whipped cream plain for the white layer.
- In the second portion of whipped cream, stir in a few drops of blue food coloring and vanilla stevia until evenly distributed for the blue layer.
- In the third portion of whipped cream, fold in the strawberries and berry stevia for the red layer.
- Pour the blue mixture into the popsicle molds and freeze for 20 minutes to set.
- Add the white cream mixture. Freeze for another 20 minutes.
- Finally, pour in the red strawberry mixture. Insert the popsicle sticks and freeze the molds for 4 to 6 hours.
- To loosen and release the red white and blue popsicles easily, run the molds under warm water for a few seconds before pulling them out.
Notes
- Make sure to freeze each layer until firm, or the colors of your patriotic popsicles will meld together.
- You can cut small star shapes out of strawberry slices, then place the strawberry stars to the side of the mold.
- Bringing these red white and blue popsicles to a party? Transfer the homemade ice pops to a freezer bag, store them in a cooler, and layer them with ice to keep them cold.
Nutrition
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