Tropical Fruit Popsicles (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tropical Pineapple Base
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1½ cups fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
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1 cup ripe mango, diced
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½ cup rich coconut milk (full-fat canned works best)
→ Berry Strawberry Swirl
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2½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled
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¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
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1 tablespoon pure honey or agave nectar (add to taste if needed)
# Instructions:
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Toss the pineapple chunks, diced mango, and coconut milk into your blender. Blend everything until it's silky smooth - if it seems too thick, splash in a bit more coconut milk. Give it a taste and add a drizzle of honey if you'd like it sweeter. Pour this golden mixture into a measuring cup and set it aside while you work on the strawberry layer.
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Clean out your blender and add the strawberries, orange juice, and honey. Blend until you have a gorgeous, smooth ruby-red puree. Taste it and adjust the sweetness with more honey if needed - some strawberries are naturally sweeter than others.
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Now comes the fun part! Alternate spoonfuls of the pineapple mixture and strawberry puree into your popsicle molds. For cleaner, more defined layers, use a small funnel or carefully spoon each mixture in. If you pour directly from the blender, the colors will blend together more (which is still delicious, just less distinct).
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Pop in the popsicle sticks and slide the whole tray into your freezer. Let them freeze completely solid - this takes about 3 to 4 hours. When you're ready to enjoy them, run the mold under cool water for a few seconds, then gently wiggle the stick back and forth to release each popsicle. If they're being stubborn, give them another quick rinse under the water.
# Notes:
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No popsicle mold? No problem! Pour the mixture into small paper cups, cover with foil, and poke the sticks through the foil to keep them upright. Freeze on a flat surface until solid, then peel away the cup when ready to eat.
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Both fresh and frozen fruit work beautifully for this recipe. If using frozen fruit, let it thaw first for easier blending, or add a splash more liquid to help your blender work its magic.
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These popsicles keep wonderfully in the freezer for 2-3 weeks when stored in a freezer bag.