Blueberry-Lavender Honey Popsicles Recipe
On a hot summer day, nothing beats a popsicle. These blueberry-lavender honey popsicles are easy to make and perfect for any gathering. They’re creamy, tangy, and full of delicious flavors like Greek yogurt, honey, blueberries, lemon curd, and lavender.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
- ¾ cup fresh blueberries
- 1 ¾ cups plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup honey, divided
- â…› teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup lemon curd
Optional:
- ¼ cup melted white chocolate
- Dried lavender for decoration
Steps:
- Grind the lavender: Use a spice grinder or food processor to grind the lavender. Set it aside.
- Puree the blueberries: In the same grinder or processor, puree the blueberries. Set them aside.
- Prepare yogurt mixtures: Divide the yogurt between two bowls. Stir half of the honey and salt into each bowl.
- Mix blueberry-lavender yogurt: Add the ground lavender, blueberry puree, and lemon juice to one bowl of yogurt. Stir to combine.
- Transfer to bags: Put each yogurt mixture and the lemon curd into separate piping or sandwich bags.
- Layer the popsicles: Pipe layers of plain yogurt, blueberry yogurt, and lemon curd into popsicle molds.
- Fill molds: Repeat the layers until all mixtures are used up.
- Reduce air bubbles: Tap the molds lightly on the countertop to reduce air bubbles. Add tops or popsicle sticks, and cover.
- Freeze: Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Unmold: Dip the molds in hot water to release the popsicles.
- Garnish: Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with lavender if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately or keep frozen until ready to serve.
Tips:
- No popsicle molds? Use ice cube trays, muffin tins, cups, or yogurt containers.
- Make popsicles creamy: Use rich dairy products like Greek yogurt or plant-based options like coconut milk. Honey helps prevent large ice crystals, making the popsicles smoother. Blend ingredients well, and consider adding a splash of alcohol for an even creamier texture.
These blueberry-lavender honey popsicles are easy to make and offer a refreshing treat perfect for any summer day.
Re-reported from the article originally published in TASTING TABLE.
