These homemade cherry and yogurt popsicles are the perfect frozen treat. Made with Greek yogurt and fresh cherries, these easy DIY ice pops are perfect for summer snacks and desserts. A healthier alternative for kids and adults alike!
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Made with fresh sweet cherries and Greek yogurt, these homemade popsicles are a delicious and healthier way to cool down on hot days.
Perfect for the whole family these creamy cherry popsicles are a great treat to have on hand in your freezer.
How to make Homemade Cherry and Yogurt Popsicles
Prep the cherries first - pit them and cut them in half. Add them to a pan with sugar, lemon zest and juice and the water. Pop them on a high heat and cook them for about 10 minutes until the cherries have softened.
Add the cherries to a high speed blender, or food prcessor, and blend until you have a smooth puree.
In a jug mix the yogurt with a little water and give it a good stir.
Pour the cherries into the popsicle molds, about halfway up, then top up with the yogurt. Mix the yogurt and cherries together with a chopstick and then into the freezer with them for about 4 hours or until frozen.
Homemade Cherry Popsicles
Ok, so these yogurt popsicles aren't exactly detox fodder, but they are way better for you than store bought ice pops. Each popsicle comes in under 100 calories. You have a nice helping of fresh fruit and the no fat Greek yogurt adds some protein, probiotics and calcium to help you grow big and strong.
Yogurt Popsicle Recipe
Greek yogurt is a great choice for these popsicles as it adds a sourness that works really well with the cherries. I used a vanilla flavored yogurt for some sweetness and an extra layer of flavor. I highly suggest you use a no fat yogurt - I promise you won't notice the difference!
Cherry Popsicle Recipe
It is cherry season, and this is a great way to make the most out of them. It's a little annoying to pit them, but well worth the effort. If cherries aren't your thing, I would wager that you would be able to replace them with whatever fruit you fancy, you may just have to adjust the level of added sugar.
Top tips to make homemade cherry and yogurt popsicles
- Adjust the sugar depending on how sweet your cherries are. You can also use honey or maple syrup.
- Use a no fat or low fat Greek yogurt.
- Be sure to use fresh lemon juice, not the bottled stuff.
- When mixing the two layers of the popsicle, use a chopstick to drag the cherry layer up through the yogurt.
- To release the popsicles, you may need to briefly run them under a warm tap.
I love that these popsicles are not overly sweet and the flavors of those fresh cherries really come alive against the sourness of the Greek yogurt!
More Summer Recipes!
- Fresh Corn Salsa with Avocado
- Grilled Lemon and Herb Chicken Salad
- Crispy Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
- Halloumi Fries on Strawberry & Arugula Salad
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Homemade Cherry and Yogurt Popsicles
Equipment
- A popsicle mould
- Chopstick
Ingredients
- 20 ounces cherries (570g)
- 4 to 6 tablespoons sugar (depending on how sweet your cherries are)
- juice and zest of one lemon
- ⅔ cup water (160ml / 5.3 fl oz)
- 1 cup vanilla Greek Yogurt (0% fat) (245g / 8.6 ounces)
- 6 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Pit and half the cherries. Add them to a saucepan with the sugar, lemon zest and juice and ⅔ cup of water.
- Put the pan on a high heat for around 10 minutes until the sugar has dissolved and the cherries have softened.
- Add the cherries to a blender (carful, they're hot!) and blend until smooth.
- In a jug, mix the yogurt and 6 tablespoons of water until combined.
- Fill each popsicle mould halfway with the blended cherries, then top up with a yogurt mixture leaving a little space at the top.
- Use a chopstick to mix the layers together, then add the tops and put in the freezer for about 4 hours or until frozen.
- Depending on your mould, you may need to run the popsicles under warm water to release them.
Jennifer says
I love a homemade popsicle in the summertime. These were especially good made with fresh cherries. I had some yogurt I made in my Instant Pot recently, so it was really nice to know that the entire recipe was made from scratch and absolutely delicious!
Slow The Cook Down says
So glad you enjoyed them Jennifer!