Strawberry meringue ice lollies, or popsicles, will be a favorite summertime treat after the first time you try them. They’re perfect for both children and adults as they’re full of fruit and yogurt, and not too sweet.
Originally published on July 1, 2013.
Yes, I call them “Ice Lollies”. For some reason I’ve never liked the word “popsicle”, so I keep calling them “Ice Lollies” (that’s what they’re called in the UK). Whatever you choose to call these delicious, frozen treats, they will taste just as good as calling them by another name.
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Last year, I posted a Frozen Strawberry and Meringue Dessert with Strawberry Coulis recipe which I first tasted at my aunt’s house in England.
The thought occurred to me, as I was seeing so many ice lollies on other food blogs, “Why not turn the Frozen Strawberry Meringue Dessert into individual Strawberry Meringue Ice Lollies!!” Well, all I can say is it was a stroke of genius, as I don’t think I’ve ever had such a yummy ice lolly (or popsicle)!
Not only do they score “off the chart” for flavor, but they are very light on sugar, and contain Greek yogurt. You’ll also feel good about serving these to your family.
May I suggest that your guests will think you also had a stroke of genius if you decide to make these for the 4th of July?
Strawberry Meringue Ice Lollies
(Popsicles)
makes 10 servings
Special Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/8 cup (1 oz) sugar
- 1 tbsp water
- juice of half a lemon
- 3/4 cup (6 oz) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup (4 oz) Greek yogurt
- 4 meringue nests (2 1/4 oz) crushed into small pieces (have to be able to fit into the mold)
- 8 oz fresh strawberries, chopped into little pieces (also have to fit into the mold)
In a tiny pot, place the sugar, water and lemon juice and heat, just until the sugar melts. Set aside to cool.
Place 3/4 (6 oz) of the chopped strawberries in a food processor, or blender, with the cooled syrup and puree until smooth. Set aside.
Whip the cream until it stands in soft peaks, then stir in the yogurt until well blended. Add the crushed meringue pieces and then the chopped strawberries.
Next, add the strawberry syrup, and fold in gently. Do not overmix.
Fill mold to the fill line (leave a little room for expansion).
This mixture is quite thick, so use a long skewer or fondue fork to reach to the bottom of each mold to remove air bubbles.
Place top on mold and insert wooden sticks in each mold. Next, place in the freezer for at least 6 hours, or until completely frozen.
When removing from mold, run under warm water until the ice lolly is easily removable. If you pull prematurely, you may only get half of it on the stick (as I learned).
Then, get outside and enjoy with a friend!
Strawberry Meringue Ice Lollies (Popsicles)
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp water
- 1/8 cup (1 oz) sugar
- 1/2 cup (4 oz) Greek yogurt
- 4 meringue nests (2 1/4 oz) crushed into small pieces (have to be able to fit into the mold)
- juice of half a lemon
- 8 oz fresh strawberries, chopped into little pieces (also have to fit into the mold)
- 3/4 cup (6 oz) heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a tiny pot, place the sugar, water and lemon juice and heat, just until the sugar melts, then set aside to cool.
- Place 3/4 (6 oz) of the chopped strawberries in a food processor, or blender with the cooled syrup and puree until smooth. Set aside.
- Whip the cream until it stands in soft peaks, then stir in the yogurt until well blended. Add the crushed meringue pieces and then the chopped strawberries.
- Next, add the strawberry syrup, and fold in gently. Do not overmix.
- Fill mold to the fill line (leave a little room for expansion).
- This mixture is quite thick, so use a long skewer or fondue fork to reach to the bottom of each mold to remove air bubbles as much as possible.
- Place top on mold and insert wooden sticks in each mold, then place in freezer for at least 6 hours, or until completely frozen. (When removing from mold, run under warm water until the ice lolly is easily removable. If you pull prematurely, you may only get half of it on the stick, as I learned).
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 ice lollyAmount Per Serving:Calories: 94 Total Fat: 7g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 0mg Carbohydrates: 8g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 0g Protein: 2g
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This is a good recipe and nearly exactly the way my Abuela from Zihuatanejo causes it to be I’m excited to try out some of the additional recipes Kristin! I really like your answers how everyone has gaps in their own kitchen and that you aren’t scared to step outside the box. Keep this up! For your”women” who bashed; pity you! What happened to others!
Thank you, Melanie!
Oooh! My kids would love these!
Of course they will!
Such cute pics of your daughter and friend! And these sound super delicious – a stroke of genius, indeed!
Thanks, Valentina!
I love the photos! So inspiring! And I would love the ice-cream, too! Maybe I should try a dairy-/sugar free version one day…
I’m sure you could, Heidi! Thank you! :)
They look fabulous, Christina! I’m calling them ice lollies, too… Love how they’re creamy and not too sweet, either.
Of course you are! :)
Don’t those look refreshing? It’s sort of like frozen Eton Mess! I like that you don’t have to churn anything either!
It’s super easy! I love this recipe!
Perfect for this summer heat. The strawberries this year are so good and this is a great way to feature them.
Absolutely, Cathy! :)
Very tasty summer time treat.
It’s really perfect, so refreshing!
What a treat! I don’t eat ice lollies or popsicles generally, but these might have to be the exception! I definitely have to try the molded desert with the coulis, too! Brava!
Oh yes, I make the dessert version more often, but we’ve all been enjoying the ice lollies recently. Just been too hot!
A yummy treat in hot season ?
Exactly true! Perfect for hot weather! Thanks so much, Mi Mi!
Yum, yum, yum. It’s gotten so hot here that I could definitely do with one of these too cool off right now – how did you know strawberry and meringue was my favourite combo?!
Brilliant recipe, very much like Eton Mess, my father in law was just having an Eton Mess ice cream over the weekend! And I’m totally with you on the ice lolly thing!
What a gorgeous recipe and a great way to use up leftover eton mess as well! Although I’m not sure that would ever ever happen!
This looks so refreshing! Perfect for these hot summer days! I wish I had one today!
These look so yummy! The perfect summer treat. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a lolly — or popsicle — recipe where the cream is whipped before being frozen, but that is so incredibly smart! I bet it gives them a lovely texture. I’ll definitely have to try that!
These look delicious – the perfect end of summer treat!
They are! Thanks, Kathryn.
Christina, you have invented Eton Mess Ice Lollies, possibly quite apt for the current political situation in the UK. A bit of a sweet treat is certainly required, even though it’s perishing here in Scotland. Happy 4th of July when it comes.
OMG, it totally is a frozen version of Eton Mess! Yes, I am so sorry for that the UK is going through, but don’t feel like you’re alone because the US is in just as big of a mess now and in the future, no matter who gets in in November! :( Thank you for the 4th of July wishes, Janice!
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Hi Christina, thanks for stopping by! I do love this recipe, a marvellous combination of flavours – kids would love this!
Absolutely! I have to make another batch already! :) CC
Oh I want one, I have to get a popsicle (ice lollie) mold. I love the loaf also, so beautiful, a real show stopping dessert.
I love the mold I bought, it’s like the old-fashioned ice lollies I used to eat in Scotland! Thank you for your compliment on the dessert, yes, it does cause a few double-takes! :)