One of the things that makes the process of creating recipes so much fun, is that you can literally mess up many, many times, and still come up with something good. As long, of course, as you're creative and flexible enough to be willing to change gears!
Take this recipe as an example. Our initial idea was to create something completely different. We were going for like a lemon bar sort of thing, but we wanted to give it a twist by adding some strawberries.
Well, that didn't work out too well. Our filling turned out way too runny so we knew it would never work for a bar. It tasted so good though!
That's when the idea of a popsicle popped in our heads
Popsicles are probably one of the easiest treats to make. They can be creamy or "icy". They can be fruity or chocolaty. Either way, you don't have to worry too much about having to churn it, or scrape it or use an ice cream maker. Just mix, pour and freeze!
Since we were working with GO Veggie! Dairy Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Alternative to create our strawberry bar, we thought it would give us the perfect texture for a creamy, fruity popsicle. A refreshing, satisfying and healthy cold treat,!
And because GO Veggie! Cream Cheese Alternative is vegan, free of dairy, gluten and cholesterol, and lower in saturated fat and calories than dairy cream cheese, it's the perfect option for anyone with dietary sensitivities or simply looking to improve their heart or overall health. What else you you ask for?
We dipped our popsicles in dark chocolate and covered them with chopped pistachios to give them some crunch and make them extra decadent. Hope you enjoy them!!
For more information or to learn where yo can find GO Veggie! products, click here
Enjoy!
Vegan Strawberries & Cream Popsicles
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 10 popsicles 1x
Description
A refreshing and decadent treat, perfect for a hot summer day!
Ingredients
- 2-8oz containers of GOVeggie! Dairy Free Strawberry Cream Cheese Alternative
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 4-5 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1 ½ tbsp coconut oil
- 1 cup chopped, shelled pistachios
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, frozen strawberries, sugar and lemon juice in a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Pour mixture into a popsicle mold and freeze until set (3-4 hours)
- Once the popsicles are ready, melt the chocolate chips (you can do it in the microwave, at 20 second intervals, stirring often). Add the coconut oil and mix well.
- Line a tray with wax or parchment paper. Dip each popsicle in chocolate half way, and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top. Carefully place then on the lined tray. Freeze until ready to serve
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Kosher / Vegan
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cindele says
Insanely gorgeous and delicious!!!!! What a great idea for wowing guests at a shower or summer party!
★★★★★
Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you Cindy, it means a lot to us coming from a Super Host like you!
Melissa {lilmisscakes} says
These are gorgeous! I love how you use vegan ingredients in such creative ways.
Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you Melissa! We love making things Vegan, it is one of our most fun challenges!
[email protected] The Gastronomic Bong says
Wow!! These popsicles look amazingly delicious. .. yumm!!
Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you Arpita!
Jamie Geller says
Love how this looks and love your nail polish 🙂
Vicky & Ruth says
And it taste great as well! My daughter is the hand model, with the pretty nail polish 🙂
Alex 'the Kosherologist' says
Looks awesome....really like the pistachio edge to this recipe
Vicky & Ruth says
Everything gets better with chocolate and pistachios 🙂
Consuelo - Honey & Figs says
What a brilliant idea! I bet that these popsicles taste luscious. And the color is super cute too!
Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you Consuelo, they taste really fantastic and the chocolate and pistachios make these popsicles even better!
Ronnie Fein says
Oh gosh, ADULT popsicles! LOVE THESE. They jump right off the page and I wish I had one right now.
Vicky & Ruth says
Come on over, I think we still have one left 🙂
Couldn't Be Parve says
What a beautiful popsicle! I love the look of the green pistachios, dark chocolate, and pink strawberry.
Vicky & Ruth says
Thank you Shoshana! They are very refreshing as well and parve!
Kelly says
These popsicles are so pretty! Love that you used vegan ingredients too - such a wonderful and delicious idea:)
Vicky & Ruth says
Thanks Kelly!
Sarah Klinkowitz says
Look at that pistachio crust! I love how you used the vegan cream cheese
Vicky & Ruth says
It really gives the pops a nice rich creaminess and the pistachios give just the right amount of crunch! 🙂