how pretty are these ombre popsicles?! this is my second recipe for this months #canada150 celebration in partnership with vitamix. i thought red (errr pink) popsicles are the perfect festive summer treat to snack on in the blistering heat while celebrating canada day. the recipe features three layers, but the second layer is simply a mix of the top & bottom layers. the roasted strawberry mixture is so good that i couldn't stop eating it with a spoon! if you want a dairy free popsicle you could make an entire popsicle of the roasted strawberry puree. the maple syrup really helps bring out the sweetness while sticking to that canadian theme. i highly reccomend using a full fat yogurt as stated in the recipe because it allows for a much more creamier popsicle than a low fat yogurt would. trust me on this one!
ingredients
for the roasted strawberry layer
- 3 cups strawberries, halved
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
for the roasted strawberry cream layer
- 1 cup vanilla cream (see recipe below)
- 1/2 cup roasted strawberry pure (see recipe above)
for the vanilla cream layer
- 3 cups vanilla yogurt, full fat
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
directions
for the roasted strawberry layer
- toss strawberries in maple syrup & vanilla.
- roast for 20 minutes at 375 degrees turning once.
- place roasted strawberries in the vitamix and puree until smooth.
- pour the mixture into the popsicle molds filling them 1/3 of the way.
- freeze for 30 minutes.
for the roasted strawberry cream layer
- mix vanilla cream with the roasted strawberry puree.
- pour the mixture into the popsicle molds filling them 2/3 of the way.
- freeze for 30 minutes.
for the vanilla cream layer
- mix yogurt, vanilla & maple syrup until well blended.
- pour the mixture into the popsicle molds filling them to the top.
- place the popsicle sticks into the base & freeze for 4-6 hours.
- remove from molds & enjoy!
