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The temperatures are kinda crazy here in Ohio. One day it’s in the low 50’s, then the following day it’s in the 80’s. The heat has me realizing two very important things; One: I need a pedicure something fierce and Two: it’s time to stock with the freezer with homemade ice cold treats. What better way to chill out than with a Strawberry-Ricotta Popsicle?

I completely forgot to put my Zoku in the freezer after the last time I used it, so I decided to make these popsicles the old school way – in a Dixie cup. It really couldn’t be simpler, just pour your popsicle mix into the cups, cover the top of the cup with a small square of foil, insert your stick and freeze.

I’ll admit it, I was a little leery about adding ricotta cheese to a popsicle; however the results were quite splendid. The blend of ripe, sweet berries mixed with tangy ricotta cheese creates a smooth and creamy popsicle that simply begs to be devoured on a hot Summer day. I can’t wait to play around with more ricotta infused popsicle recipes – I envision a lemon cream popsicle in my very near future!

What’s you favorite cool summer treat?

 

Strawberry-Ricotta Popsicles

Ingredients:

1 pint (12 oz.) fresh strawberries, hulled
2 cups (15 oz.) Sargento® Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese
1/4 cup sugar, or to taste
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Directions:

1. Puree strawberries in a blender or food processor. Add ricotta cheese, sugar and lemon juice; blend or process 2 minutes.
2. Pour into freezer pop molds or 3 ounce plastic coated cups. Cover with pop mold tops or foil. Insert wooden sticks. Freeze 3 hours or until firm.

Notes:

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Sargento.

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60 Comments

  1. Miss says:

    I’m with you on the crazy weather, but my kids eat popsicles year round and I know they would love yours!

  2. ButterYum says:

    What a great recipe! Totally on my diet, too – whoohoo! I’m going to give it a try this week. Thanks for posting it!

    ButterYum
    PS – I’m overdue for a pedicure too.

  3. Courtney says:

    Picture perfect pops! I love that you use a dixie cup!

  4. marla says:

    These popsicles thrill me, I mean really they do. I have never used ricotta in pops, but I use it every where else. Genius girl!

  5. melissa@IWasBornToCook says:

    These look delicious! I love fresh berries with whipped cream – actually had some for dessert tonight :)

  6. leslie says:

    These sound very interesting. When I was doing the South Beach Diet, I used to eat a dessert that was just ricotta and cocoa w/ some splenda..It was yummy. So I bet these are delight!

  7. Jayme aka The Coop Keeper says:

    What a great idea- I love the addition of the ricotta – creamy, a bit of protein and low sugar. I’ll surely give these a go. Just found your website and I love it!

  8. Najwa Kronfel says:

    Ricotta on popsicles! that’s a great idea! it sounds really yummy, thank you!

  9. Jayme aka The Coop Keeper says:

    Just found your website, and I’m already addicted! Beautiful. Can’t wait to try these – I like it that the ricotta will offer a bit of protein, and there isn’t much sugar. Good deal. Thanks so much…

  10. Cookbook Queen says:

    These look gorgeous!!

    I’m with you on the weather…it’s the same way here in Arkansas. You never really know how to dress for the day.