The Aztecs of ancient Mexico revered chocolate so much it was used as both food and currency. In Mexico today, chocolate can be found in large discs, and combines dark, bitter chocolate with sugar, cinnamon, and sometimes nuts. Combined with the creaminess of milk, Mexican chocolate will make an ice pop to win over anyone.
Makes 6 Paletas/Pops
INGREDIENTS
¼ cup pine nuts, roasted
1 Mexican...
Makes 6 Pops
INGREDIENTS
1 cup (4 oz) fresh raspberries
½ cup (3 oz) blueberries
½ cup (2 oz) blackberries
2 oz light rum**
½ cup simple syrup*
8-10 fresh mint leaves
MAKE THE BERRY MOJITO BASE
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Pulse the machine until the mixture begins to smooth, but still has a little texture to it.
ASSEMBLE THE POPS
Remove Zoku Quick Pop Maker from the freezer. Insert sticks and...
Escape the heat with the cool and refreshing Cherries and Cream Quick Pops! The melding of cherries and cream, topped with chocolate is a winning combination! So indulge yourself with these delicious pops!
Makes 6 Pops
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE CHERRY BASE
6 ounces fresh pitted cherries
½ cup Greek vanilla yogurt
½ cup whole milk
1 tablespoon granulated white sugar
FOR THE QUICK SHELL
2/3 cup (4 oz)...
These American flag inspired Quick Pops are not only festive, but they are also incredibly simple.
Makes 3-6 Pops
INGREDIENTS
12 oz of lemonade
Red food coloring
Blue food coloring
1 apple or pear for creating the stars
CREATING THE COLORS
Use liquid or gel food coloring to dye lemonade red and blue; plain lemonade will create the white layer. If you are using gel dyes, be sure to throughly stir...
Happy Mother’s Day! Check out Zoku’s latest recipe for all the Moms out there. Treat yourself to a little time out with Zoku’s Mimosa Quick Pops. (This recipe is also delicious without champagne!) This is Zoku’s first ice pop recipe that contains alcohol. Little known fact: One of the first things that many adults ask when they first see the Quick Pop Maker is if they can use alcohol in it!
Makes...
With strawberry season quick approaching, there is no better way to use these red gems than in Fresh Strawberry-Lime Quick Pops. Bursting with the bright and sweet flavors of spring, these Pops will make winter a distant memory.
Makes 6 Pops
INGREDIENTS
10 ounces fresh strawberries; stems removed, rinsed and drained
3 tablespoons sugar (*more if necessary)
1 teaspoon lime zest
½ cup water
3 ounces...
Makes 6 Pops
INGREDIENTS
9 ounces orange juice; divided use
For the cranberry sauce:
6 ounces fresh cranberries (about 1 1/3 cup)
4 ounces orange juice (½ cup)
½ cup granulated sugar
zest of one orange
MAKE THE CRANBERRY-ORANGE BASE
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in ½ cup orange juice. Stir in the fresh cranberries and cook until the cranberries begin to pop (about 8...
Makes 6 Pops
INGREDIENTS
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
2 tablespoons warm water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
¼
cup pure pumpkin puree
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
¾
cup (6 ounces) milk
¼ cup (2 ounces) heavy cream
MAKE THE PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE BASE
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant espresso granules with the water until granules have dissolved...
Makes 6 Pops
INGREDIENTS
½ cup Greek Vanilla Yogurt
2/3 cup whole milk (about 5 ounces)
1 tablespoon agave nectar
½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract
3 ounces orange juice
yellow food coloring
orange food coloring
MAKE THE BASE COLORS
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, milk, agave, and clear vanilla extract until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Remove 3 ounces of the mixture; set aside for...
Summer is finally over, and we’re enjoying some cooler weather (for a change!) Here’s the perfect Zoku recipe for a fall day.
Yields 6 Pops
INGREDIENTS
8 ounces apple cider
4 tablespoons caramel sundae syrup; at room temperature
4 tablespoons Greek vanilla yogurt
6 thin apple slices (approximately 1/8 inch thick) optional
MAKE THE CARAMEL APPLE BASE
In a medium bowl, whisk together the apple cider,...
