Description
These Blackberry, Pineapple, and Coconut Swirl Italian Ice Pops are a refreshing, tropical treat that combines the sweet-tart flavors of blackberries with the creamy, tropical goodness of pineapple and coconut. Perfect for hot summer days, these ice pops are easy to make and incredibly delicious. A beautiful swirl of flavors that kids and adults will love, these frozen pops are dairy-rich yet naturally sweetened and filled with nutritious fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pineapple-Coconut Base
- 2 pounds pineapple spears, diced
- 1 (15 oz) can unsweetened coconut milk
- ½ (15 oz) can unsweetened coconut cream
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- Juice and zest from 2 limes
For the Blackberry Mixture
- 1 pound blackberries
Instructions
- Make the Pineapple-Coconut Base:
In a blender, combine the diced pineapple, coconut milk, coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest. Blend until smooth.
Pour ¼ of this mixture into a liquid measuring cup and set aside. Place the remaining ¾ of the mixture into another measuring cup, cover, and refrigerate. - Prepare the Blackberry Mixture:
Blend the blackberries in the same blender until smooth. Strain the blackberry puree through a fine mesh sieve into the reserved ¼ pineapple-coconut mixture. Stir well to combine. - Assemble the Ice Pops:
Using a funnel, fill each ice pop sleeve partially with the pineapple-coconut mixture.
Add a few tablespoons of the blackberry mixture to each sleeve, then top off with the remaining pineapple-coconut mixture, leaving about ½ inch of space at the top. - Create the Swirl:
Insert a long, thin skewer or chopstick into each sleeve and gently swirl the mixtures together to create a beautiful swirl effect. Be careful not to over-mix. - Freeze:
Lay the filled ice pop sleeves flat on a baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze for at least 6 hours, or until fully frozen. - Serve:
Once frozen, enjoy your refreshing blackberry, pineapple, and coconut swirl Italian ice pops!
Notes
- Make ahead: These ice pops can be made the day before and stored in the freezer until ready to serve.
- Customize: Feel free to experiment with other fruits like mango, strawberries, or peaches to swap out or combine with the blackberry mixture for different flavor combinations.
- Serving size: The recipe yields 20 pops, but you can easily halve or double the recipe depending on your needs.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hours freezing time
- Category: Frozen Treats, Summer Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending, Freezing
- Cuisine: Italian, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ice pop
- Calories: 181
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 16mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg