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The temperatures are kinda crazy here in Ohio. One day itโs in the low 50โs, then the following day itโs in the 80โs. The heat has me realizing two very important things; One: I need a pedicure something fierce and Two: itโs 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 โ in a Dixie cup. It really couldnโt 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.
Iโll 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 canโt wait to play around with more ricotta infused popsicle recipes โ I envision a lemon cream popsicle in my very near future!
Whatโs you favorite cool summer treat?
Strawberry-Ricotta Popsicles
Ingredients:
1 pint (12 oz.) fresh strawberries, hulled
2 cups (15 oz.) Sargentoยฎ 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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Iโm with you on the crazy weather, but my kids eat popsicles year round and I know they would love yours!
What a great recipe! Totally on my diet, too โ whoohoo! Iโm going to give it a try this week. Thanks for posting it!
ButterYum
PS โ Iโm overdue for a pedicure too.
Picture perfect pops! I love that you use a dixie cup!
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!
These look delicious! I love fresh berries with whipped cream โ actually had some for dessert tonight :)
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!
What a great idea- I love the addition of the ricotta โ creamy, a bit of protein and low sugar. Iโll surely give these a go. Just found your website and I love it!
Ricotta on popsicles! thatโs a great idea! it sounds really yummy, thank you!
Just found your website, and Iโm already addicted! Beautiful. Canโt wait to try these โ I like it that the ricotta will offer a bit of protein, and there isnโt much sugar. Good deal. Thanks so muchโฆ
These look gorgeous!!
Iโm with you on the weatherโฆitโs the same way here in Arkansas. You never really know how to dress for the day.