When it comes to simple summer desserts, there’s nothing easier or more beloved than the humble popsicle. Fruit dessert fan? Chocoholic? Popsicles come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors that can satisfy every craving. From cold and creamy to tart and refreshing, these recipes can be enjoyed by everyone, young and old, from breakfast till dessert. Check out our list of 40 popsicle recipes for ideas.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for… ice cream? We don’t know about you, but while our kids do love a scoop of ice cream, when they’re outside running around during the summer, they’re ALL about the popsicle. We love them too—making them at home means we control what goes into them (less sugar!), and we can make them as big or as small as we want (less mess!). For fruit-loving kids, try our strawberry popsicles or banana pudding pops. Got a chocolate lover in the family? They’ll flip for our nutella pops (just like Fudgesicles!) or our chocolate caramel crunch pops. You can even turn breakfast into a popsicle (perfect for those HOT days everyone’s rushing out the door to get to summer activities). Try our breakfast pops, our orangesicles (like a glass of OJ and bowl of Greek yogurt in one), or our frozen Fruity Pebbles yogurt pops. Don’t have popsicle molds? You’ve still got options: Make dixie cup popsicles or simply use a loaf pan, like in our loaf pan mango pops.
Looking for more adult fare? We recommend trying more complex flavors, like in our key lime pie pops or keto avocado pops, or adding alcohol to your frozen treat. A frozen drink is great, but trust us, a frozen cocktail in popsicle form is even better. Check out our Bloody Mary pops, our margarita pops, our rainbow candy pops, or our strawberry mojito pops for ideas, but really, pretty much any drink can be turned into a popsicle.
And don’t worry—most of our alcoholic pops will work just as well as mocktails (poptails?). Simply replace the alcohol with more base liquid, and you’ll be good to go (if you make multiple batches, we recommend labeling your sticks to avoid confusion).
Want more cold summer dessert inspiration? Check out our favorite no-bake desserts, icebox cakes, and milkshake recipes too.
Rainbow Candy Pops
These boozy stunners are so easy to make with a popsicle mold of any shape. Simply wind your sweet or sour ropes around the mold, pour in your vodka and lemon-lime soda, and freeze!
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Nutella Pops
Turn your favorite chocolate-hazelnut spread into these adorable little pops. They taste like Fudgesicles, only better!
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Fruit Popsicles
In the heat of summer, nothing satisfies quite like a fruit popsicle. This classic strawberry version is big on fruit flavor and not too sweet.
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Keto Avocado Pops
These avocado popsicles are delicious even if you're not keto, but feel free to sub real sugar, maple, or agave if you don't need these to be low-carb.
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Gin & Tonic Pops
When you make these in little paper cups, there's virtually no clean-up. Sweetened condensed milk make these creamy (unlike the classic cocktail), so feel free to get creative with add-ins. Try taking inspiration from our blueberry gin and tonic cocktail, and adding in other fruit too.
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Loaf Pan Mango Pops
We're going to let you in on a little secret: A loaf pan is just as good as a popsicle mold! Give it a try ASAP. This refreshing 4-ingredient pop couldn't be easier to make.
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Strawberry Mojito Pops
Make cocktail hour more fun by turning your booze into a pop. Take inspiration from our Mojitos, 3 ways, and try these with different fruit too.
Get the Strawberry Mojito Pops recipe.
Banana Pudding Pops
Banana pudding just got a summer makeover. Want even MORE banana pudding flavor? Try our banana pudding cheesecake or our banana pudding bars next.
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Keto Strawberry-Lime Cheesecake Popsicles
You can have it ALL on a keto diet, including these cheesecake-inspired popsicles. They're a summertime low-carb dream.
Margarita Pops
If you're a frozen margarita fan, these are the pops for you! Using small dixie cups makes these popsicles a dream to unmold. Simply cut a small slit and peel the rest off.
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Bloody Mary Pops
When our kitchen thought to use celery as the popsicle sticks for these, we lost our minds. Tomato juice, vodka, Worcestershire, and pickle juice make up the Bloody Mary base of these almost-too-adorable-to-handle pops.
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Almond Joy Pops
If Almond Joys are your favorite candy bar, then you need to give these popsicles a try. Sweet and creamy coconut popsicles are dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with almonds and coconut for an irresistible summer treat.
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Prosecco Pops
Cocktails are better in popsicle form (just look to our Bloody Mary pops for proof.) Add any of your favorite fruit, a mix of fruit, or some citrus juice. These are perfectly customizable to your popsicle needs!
Get the Prosecco Pops recipe.
Buckeye Pops
This dixie cup popsicle hack makes it so easy to un-mold your frozen treats before they ever have a chance to melt. This frozen treat is our favorite way to enjoy the classic peanut butter and chocolate combo, and we can't get enough.
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Boozy Dole Whip Pops
There's no denying that Dole Whips are a cult favorite, so we switched them up by turning them into a frozen boozy treat.You can, of course, skip the booze to make these kid-friendly, but we definitely recommend not skipping the toasted coconut—it adds an enjoyable crunch you'll love.
Get the Boozy Dole Whip Pops recipe.
Banana Split Pops
These pops are bananas! They're like everything you love about an ice cream sundae, but with chocolate-covered bananas as the star.
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Moscow Mule Pops
These are a party in a pop: Everyone will love these limeade-vodka icy popsicles. Pro tip: Serve them on a frozen serving tray so your pops keep their chill.
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Chocolate Caramel Crunch Pops
These ice cream bars have vanilla and chocolate ice cream with layers of Oreo crumbs and caramel and a coating of chocolate to hold it all together. The small size means you can get it ALL in one perfect bite.
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Long Island Iced Tea Pops
We love a good boozy popsicle and Long Island iced teas make the best ones. They are the perfect cooldown on a hot summer day. Be sure to let these freeze for several hours or they'll turn slushy pretty fast!
Get the Long Island Iced Tea Pops recipe.
3-Ingredient Dole Whip Pops
These are just like your favorite Dole Whips from Disney, but made even easier. The best part is that it works well with any fruit—use your favorite frozen fruit like strawberries or mango for a different flavored pop.
Get the 3-Ingredient Dole Whip Pops recipe.
