(1) Coconut with Red Mung Beans Popsicles
INGREDIENTS
* ½ cup adzuki beans
* 3 cups water
* ½ cup sugar for cooking the beans
* 1 400 ml can evaporated milk
* 1 237 ml heavy whipping cream
* ½ cup sugar for the milk-coconut mix
* 2 cups 500ml coconut water
* 1 frozen grated coconut thawed and drained
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Rinse the beans and add to a medium pot (with lid). Add 3 cups of water and ½ cup sugar. Cover, then bring to a boil and simmer (on low heat) until the beans are tender. Set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl, add the buco. Snip with kitchen shears if the strips are too long. Pour the milk, coconut water and ½ cup sugar. Taste and add the extra 2 tablespoons if the sweetness is not enough for you. Mix very well until sugar is dissolved.
3. Drain the cooked beans and place a teaspoon inside the ice buco mold. Pour enough buco-milk mixture to fill it almost to the top.
(2) Mango Popsicles
Ingredients
* 3 cups mango chunks, fresh or frozen (thaw first if using frozen)
* 1/3 cup water or coconut water
* 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
* 1/4 cup honey (or to taste)
Instructions
1. Blend: Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Fill popsicle molds: Pour mixture into popsicle molds.
3. Freeze: Freeze for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) and enjoy!
(3) Fudge Popsicles
Ingredients
* 2 cups whole milk or your choice of milk alternative
* 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* Optional: 1/2 cup mix-ins (chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, etc.)
Instructions
1. Mix Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the milk, cocoa powder, and sugar. Whisk continuously until the mixture is smooth and begins to steam. Do not boil.
2. Add Flavors: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
3. Prepare Mix-Ins: If using, fold your choice of mix-ins into the cooled chocolate mixture.
4. Fill Molds: Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top for expansion. If using cups or ice cube trays, fill and cover with foil before inserting sticks.
5. Freeze: Freeze the popsicles for at least 4 hours or until solid. Overnight freezing is recommended for the best texture.
6. Serve: Run warm water over the molds to release the popsicles. Serve immediately.
(4) Cookies & Cream Popsicles
Ingredients
* 14 chocolate cookies (115g)
* 3 tbps sugar
* 1/2 cup (115mL) yogurt /sour cream
* 1/4 cup (60mL) whole milk
* 1 cup (250mL) cream
* 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Working in a small bowl, crumble the cookies to make pieces, some big and some small.
2. In a bowl, stir together the sugar, yogurt, milk, cream, and vanilla. Add the crumbled chocolate cookies and stir to mix.
3. divide the mixture across the molds. Cover and freeze until solid, at least 4 hours.
(5) Coconut Popsicles
Ingredients
* 2 cups coconut water
* ⅓ cup condensed milk adjust according to taste
* ¾ cup heavy cream
* 5 tsp sweetened shredded coconut toasted
Instructions
1. Stir 2 cups coconut water, ⅓ cup condensed milk and ¾ cup heavy cream in a medium-sized bowl until well combined. Divide and transfer evenly into your popsicle molds.
2. Put ½ teaspoon shredded coconut into each mold and freeze overnight or until frozen solid.
(6) Ube Popsicles
Ingredients
* 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
* 1/2 cup whole milk
* 7 teaspoons sugar
* 1 teaspoon ube extract
Instructions
1. Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and gently mix until the sugar is dissolved. Avoid creating air bubbles, as it will create small air pockets in your final product.
2. Fill the popsicle molds with the mixture. If your popsicle mold has a place to insert popsicle sticks, do so now.
3. Freeze for 6 hours or overnight.**If your popsicle mold does not have a place for popsicle sticks, remove the mold from the freezer after about 2 hours. Place the popsicle sticks in, and return to the freezer for at least another 4 hours.
4. When you are ready to eat them, run the popsicle mold under warm water, then gently pull on the popsicle sticks to release them from the mold. Enjoy!
