4th of July Popsicles
These festive 4th of July Popsicles, with their vibrant red, white, and blue layers, are as patriotic as they are delicious. These refreshing frozen treats are perfect for hot summer days and a fun addition to any patriotic celebration.
Patriotic Popsicles (Festive and Refreshing!)
We love celebrating the 4th of July with fun red, white, and blue desserts, and these festive popsicles might just be our new favorite! On a hot summer day, there’s no better way to celebrate in style than with a refreshing, colorful treat that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
With layers of red, white, and blue, all with different flavors, this is one popsicle recipe you must try. It’s super simple to make in just 15 minutes. The hardest part is waiting for the freezer to do its thing.
Using flavors like strawberry for the red layer, coconut for the white, and raspberry Kool-Aid for the blue layer, it is a cool combination of flavors that work well together.
Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or just want a fun way to cool off, these popsicles are the perfect addition to your summer celebrations.
Why You Should Make This Recipe
- Quick and easy to prepare with minimal ingredients.
- Naturally refreshing and perfect for hot summer days.
- Kid-friendly and fun to make together.
- A visually stunning treat for patriotic celebrations!
Ingredients You Will Need
NOTE: Full ingredient amounts and instructions are in the printable recipe card at the end of the post.
For the Red Layer:
- 8 Strawberries, frozen
- ½ cup of water
- 2 tablespoons of white sugar
For the White Layer:
- 12 ounces of coconut milk
- ½ cup of white sugar
- ¼ cup of lemon juice
For the Blue Layer:
- 1 ½ cup of warm water
- 3 tablespoons of sugar
- ½ teaspoon of raspberry kool-aid
Substitutions & Variations
- Why not use fresh raspberries instead of strawberries for the red layer? It will give a tart but fresh flavor.
- Yogurt can be used instead of coconut milk if you wish. You could use flavored yogurt to help enhance the flavors.
- Blueberries are an excellent substitute for raspberry Kool-Aid if you can’t get any. The blueberries have fresh and vibrant flavors.
- Add some edible glitter to some of the layers for an extra twist.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step One – Puree the strawberries, water, and sugar until smooth in a blender. Pour into popsicle molds, filling them ⅓ of the way. Freeze for 2 hours.
Step Two – Blend the coconut milk, white sugar, and lemon juice until well combined. Pour over the frozen red layer, filling the molds ⅔ of the way. Freeze for another 2 hours.
Step Three – Mix the warm water, sugar, and raspberry Kool-Aid. Pour over the white layer, filling the molds to the top. Freeze for at least 4 more hours.
Tips for Success
- Ensure each layer is thoroughly frozen before adding the next to prevent mixing.
- Use silicone molds for easy removal.
- Run the molds under warm water for a few seconds to release the popsicles smoothly.
How to Serve the 4th of July Popsicles
These popsicles are a refreshing treat on their own but pair well with other summer favorites like grilled burgers, fresh fruit salads, or lemonade.
Storing and Freezing
Keep them in the freezer to ensure they are ready to enjoy.
Frequent Questions
Can you make this for other occasions? Sure, this guide will help you create all sorts of themed popsicles. Try using different colors and ideas for things like St Patrick’s Day, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, etc.
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4th of July Popsicles
Equipment
- Popsicle Molds
- Popsicle Sticks
- Blender
Ingredients
Red Layer:
- 8 Strawberries frozen
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
White Layer:
- 12 ounces coconut milk
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
Blue Layer:
- 1 ½ cup warm water
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon raspberry kool-aid
Instructions
- In a blender puree the strawberries, water and sugar together. Pour ⅓ way into the popsicle molds. Freeze for 2 hours.
- For the white layer, add coconut milk, white sugar, lemon juice in a blender and mix together.
- Add this layer on top of the red frozen layer and fill ⅔ of the way full. Freeze for another 2 hours.
- For the blue layer mix the water, sugar and raspberry kool aid. Add this layer to the top of the popsicles and freeze for 4 more hours.
