Homemade Strawberry Popsicles Recipe — Refreshing Summer Treat

Sweet strawberries pureed into homemade strawberry popsicles are one of the most refreshing treats of summer. This quick and simple recipe takes about five minutes to prepare and yields a bright, fruity popsicle that tastes like it belongs at a summer stand.

Strawberry Popsicles

This healthy dessert is perfect for kids to help make. With a blender and a few pantry ingredients you can create a homemade popsicle that’s bursting with real strawberry flavor.

With more time spent at home these days, making special treats like these popsicles is a fun family activity. They’re fruity, light and especially welcome on hot, humid days.

Homemade Strawberry Popsicle

Blend five simple ingredients into a smooth puree to form the base for these strawberry popsicles. This batch makes about four cups of puree, enough for roughly 10 standard popsicles depending on your molds.

Popsicle mold sizes vary; our set of eight molds holds about three cups of the mixture. If you have leftover puree, freeze extras in paper cups or small bowls—just set them on a level surface so they don’t tip while freezing.

If a popsicle is frozen too hard to bite, let it sit in a bowl to thaw a few minutes, or chop it with a spoon to make a refreshing slush. A smooth, flavorful puree makes many frozen variations possible.

Other fruit-forward summer treats pair well with these popsicles and make great snack options throughout the warm months.

Ingredients Needed To Make Strawberry Popsicles

• Fresh strawberries (about 1 pound)
• Water (3/4 cup)
• Fresh lemon juice (about 4 tablespoons, juice of 1 lemon)
• Cane sugar (1/2 cup) — or granulated sugar if needed
• Pinch of salt

Can Frozen Strawberries Be Used?

Fresh strawberries blend more easily and give the smoothest texture. If you use frozen strawberries, allow them to thaw slightly and blend a bit longer to achieve a smooth puree.

Tips and Tricks

• This recipe yields about 10 popsicles.
• Ripe or slightly overripe strawberries work best; avoid any that are moldy or rotten.
• A pinch of salt helps the puree feel less icy and more velvety.
• Faster freezing produces smoother popsicles, so place molds in the coldest part of the freezer on a level surface.
• One lemon yields roughly 4 tablespoons of juice.
• Cane sugar balances tartness without overpowering the fruit; substitute granulated sugar if needed.
• To make strawberry-banana popsicles, add a banana and reduce the strawberries by about the same volume—keep more strawberries than banana for the best flavor balance.
• You can substitute a portion of the strawberries with other fruits such as blueberries, mango or pineapple for different flavor combinations.
• To release popsicles from molds, briefly run the bottom of the molds under warm water rather than tugging on the sticks.

How to Make Strawberry Popsicles

1. Wash the strawberries and remove the stems.
2. Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until completely smooth, about three minutes. Blend a little longer if you want an extra-silky texture.
3. Pour the puree into popsicle molds, paper cups, or ice cube trays. Place them on a level surface in the freezer and leave undisturbed for at least 4–6 hours, until fully frozen.

Other Snacks to Enjoy

• Cheesecake dip for fruit
• Banana pecan bread
• Carrot salad with celery and mango
• Easy s’mores bars

Printable Simple Strawberry Popsicle Recipe