Cherry Popsicles are a simple homemade frozen treat made with fresh cherries and a naturally sweet, refreshing base. They're fruity, cold, and perfect for hot days when you want something lighter than ice cream but still sweet enough to feel like dessert.
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✅ Recipe Name: Cherry Popsicles
🕒 Ready In: ~10 minutes, plus freezing
👪 Serves: 8 popsicles
🍽 Calories: ~60 per popsicle estimated
🥣 Main Ingredients: Fresh cherries, coconut water, honey, lemon juice
📖 Dietary Info: Gluten-free; dairy-free; naturally sweetened
👌 Difficulty: Easy - blend, pour, freeze
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The cherries blend into a bright, juicy mixture with just enough honey to balance their tartness. Coconut water keeps the popsicles refreshing without watering down the flavor, and lemon juice helps the cherry flavor taste fresh instead of flat.
They're easy to prep during cherry season and keep in the freezer for kids, snacks, or a quick summer dessert. If you love easy frozen treats, try our Strawberry Cream Popsicles, Homemade Orange Creamsicles, or Kiwi Lime Popsicles next.
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Why You'll Love these Cherry Popsicles:
Refreshing Summer Treat: Fresh cherries and coconut water make these popsicles light, fruity, and perfect for hot days.
Naturally Sweetened: Honey adds just enough sweetness without using refined sugar.
Simple Ingredients: You only need a few wholesome ingredients to make a homemade frozen dessert.
Kid-Friendly: These are easy to keep in the freezer for snacks, desserts, or warm afternoon treats.
Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free: A simple option for anyone who wants a lighter popsicle without dairy.
Key Ingredients:
- fresh cherries. These give the popsicles their sweet, juicy cherry flavor. Halve and pit them before blending.
- coconut water. Keeps the popsicles light and refreshing while adding a little natural sweetness.
- honey. Adds just enough sweetness to balance the cherries, especially if they are a little tart.
- lemon juice. Brightens the cherry flavor and keeps the popsicles from tasting flat.
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Easy Substitutions & Variations:
- Use frozen cherries: Frozen cherries can be used if fresh are not available. Thaw them slightly before blending so they blend smoothly.
- Swap the sweetener: Maple syrup can be used instead of honey if you prefer.
- Use a different liquid: Plain water or a light fruit juice can be used instead of coconut water, but the flavor will change slightly.
- Add more fruit: Strawberries, raspberries, or blueberries can be blended with the cherries for a mixed berry popsicle.
- Make them extra bright: Add a little extra lemon juice if your cherries are very sweet and you want a more tart flavor.
How to Make Cherry Popsicles:
- Step 1: Add the halved and pitted cherries, coconut water, honey, and lemon juice to a blender. Blend until smooth. Taste and add a little more honey or lemon juice if needed.
- Step 2: Pour the mixture into popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 6 hours, or until solid. To release, run the outside of the popsicle mold under warm water for a few seconds, then gently pull out.
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Recipe Notes & Tips:
- Use ripe cherries: Sweet, ripe cherries will give the popsicles the best flavor. If your cherries are tart, add a little extra honey.
- Pit the cherries first: Make sure all pits are removed before blending so the mixture turns out smooth.
- Taste before freezing: The mixture should taste slightly sweeter before freezing because frozen treats taste less sweet once solid.
- Freeze until fully set: Let the popsicles freeze for at least 6 hours, or overnight if possible, so they release cleanly from the molds.
- Run the molds under warm water: If the popsicles are hard to remove, run the outside of the mold under warm water for a few seconds.
How to Store:
Freezer: Store Cherry Popsicles in the popsicle molds until ready to serve, or remove them and transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container.
Best Texture: Enjoy within 1 month for the best flavor and texture. They can last longer, but may become icier over time.
Serving Tip: Let the popsicles sit at room temperature for 1-2 minutes before eating if they are too firm straight from the freezer.
Cherry Popsicles FAQs:
Yes, frozen cherries work well if fresh cherries are not available. Let them thaw slightly before blending so the mixture gets smooth, and taste before freezing in case you need a little extra honey.
Use ripe cherries and enough honey so the mixture freezes with a better texture. Coconut water keeps them refreshing, but if the popsicles are too icy, let them sit at room temperature for 1-2 minutes before eating.
They need at least 6 hours in the freezer, but overnight is best. Freezing time can vary depending on the size and shape of your popsicle molds.
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Cherry Popsicles
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh cherries, halved & pitted
- 1 cup coconut water
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Add the halved and pitted cherries, coconut water, honey, and lemon juice to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Taste and add a little more honey or lemon juice if needed.
- Pour the mixture into popsicle molds.
- Insert popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 6 hours, or until solid.
- To release, run the outside of the popsicle mold under warm water for a few seconds, then gently pull out the popsicles.
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Notes
- Use ripe cherries: Sweet, ripe cherries will give the popsicles the best flavor. If your cherries are tart, add a little extra honey.
- Pit the cherries first: Make sure all pits are removed before blending so the mixture turns out smooth.
- Taste before freezing: The mixture should taste slightly sweeter before freezing because frozen treats taste less sweet once solid.
- Freeze until fully set: Let the popsicles freeze for at least 6 hours, or overnight if possible, so they release cleanly from the molds.
- Run the molds under warm water: If the popsicles are hard to remove, run the outside of the mold under warm water for a few seconds.
Brianna says
So refreshing!