Strawberry Mojito Ice Pops Recipes

STRAWBERRY MARGARITA ICE POPS

Steps:

• To make the fresh strawberry puree, puree the strawberries in a blender or food processor with a few tablespoons of water. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve and press with a spoon to release all the juice.
• Combine the sugar and 1 cup of the strawberry puree in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, whisking so the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, then turn off the heat. Stir in the fruit punch, lime juice, tequila and Grand Marnier.
• Fill each ice-pop mold with a lime slice. Pour the strawberry mixture over top. Freeze according to your ice-pop maker's directions, for at least 4 to 6 hours. Serve with a sprinkle of sea salt.

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE ICE POPS

Steps:

• Blend the strawberries, sugar and vanilla extract in a blender on high speed until the strawberries are broken down into small pieces, pushing them down as needed, 5 to 10 seconds. Set aside.
• Combine the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl with a handheld electric mixer or in a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Slowly increase the speed up to high and whip until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the strawberry mixture and fold in with a rubber spatula. Transfer the mixture into a pastry bag or large resealable plastic bag with one corner cut out.
• Pipe the mixture into 8 to 10 ice pop molds (depending on how aerated the filling is), filling each with about 1/3 cup of the mixture and leaving a 1/4-inch space at the top of each ice pop mold for the mixture to expand as it freezes. Tap the molds on the counter several times to remove air bubbles. Insert an ice pop stick into each mold. Transfer to a small baking sheet and freeze until the ice pops are solid, at least 6 hours or overnight.
• About 30 minutes before removing the ice pops from the freezer, make the coating. Pulse the vanilla cookies in a food processor until coarse like sand, 25 to 30 seconds. Transfer 3/4 cup of the crumbs to a medium bowl. Add the freeze-dried strawberries to the remaining crumbs in the food processor and pulse until the strawberries are completely ground and no visible pieces remain, 25 to 30 seconds. Transfer to a second medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons melted butter to each bowl and mix by hand until small clumps form. Add one crumb mixture to the other and gently toss together until combined; for a red-and-white-speckled pattern, avoid over-mixing.
• Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip the ice pop molds in a large bowl filled with hot water to loosen. Working with one ice pop at a time, gently press the cookie-strawberry crumbs onto the ice pops to completely cover. Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat with the remaining ice pops. Freeze for 1 hour.