These Dragon Fruit Popsicles are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for cooling down on a hot day. The beautiful pink color of the dragon fruit makes them visually appealing and adds a touch of exotic flair. Not only are they tasty, but they are also healthy and easy to make.
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Dragon fruit popsicles are a fun and delicious way to enjoy the unique flavor of dragon fruit, a tropical fruit that is known for its sweet and refreshing taste and vibrant pink color. Aside from being a delicious treat, dragon fruit popsicles also offer a range of health benefits. Dragon fruit is packed with nutrients such as vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants, which can help boost your immune system.
With their beautiful pink color and fruity flavor, they're sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Refreshing and delicious. These popsicles are both fruity and creamy, making them a perfect balance of flavors. The dragon fruit and other fruits give the popsicles a sweet and refreshing taste, while the whole milk adds a creamy and smooth texture.
- Healthy. Dragon fruit is packed with nutrients and antioxidants that are beneficial for your health.
- Easy to make. This recipe is very simple and easy to make. You just need to blend the ingredients together, pour the mixture into popsicle molds, and freeze until solid.
- Visually stunning. The pink color of the dragon fruit makes these popsicles visually stunning and appealing.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Whole Milk: Used in this recipe to add creaminess and richness to the popsicles.
- Dragon Fruit Powder: Made from dried dragon fruit that has been ground into a fine powder. It adds a natural sweetness and the distinctive flavor of dragon fruit to the popsicles. I use this powder in many different recipes, such as pink pitaya powder parfaits and dragon fruit mojitos.
- Frozen Strawberries: A convenient and delicious way to add fruity flavor to the popsicles.
- Frozen Pineapple Tidbits: Adds a tropical flavor to the popsicles and provide additional sweetness.
- Fresh Dragon Fruit: Added to the popsicle mixture for added texture and flavor. Dragon fruit is low in calories and high in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants.
- Honey: Used as a natural sweetener.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: In a blender, combine the whole milk, dragon fruit powder, frozen strawberries, frozen pineapple tidbits, fresh dragon fruit, and honey. Blend until smooth.
Step 2: Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, filling each mold about ⅔ full.
Step 3: Insert popsicle sticks into each mold and freeze for at least 6-8 hours, or until solid.
Step 4: To remove the popsicles from the molds, run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds until the popsicles loosen and can be easily pulled out.
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Expert Tips
- Use ripe dragon fruit. When selecting fresh dragon fruit, look for ones that are slightly soft to the touch and have bright pink or red skin. This indicates that the fruit is ripe and sweet.
- Blend well. Make sure to blend the ingredients well in a blender or food processor until they are completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust. After blending the ingredients, taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness if necessary. You can add more honey or another natural sweetener to taste.
- Add extra fruit chunks. For added texture and visual appeal, you can also add some diced dragon fruit or other fruits to the popsicle molds before pouring in the mixture.
- Use popsicle molds. Use popsicle molds instead of paper cups or other containers. This will give your popsicles a uniform shape and make them easy to remove from the molds.
- Freeze overnight. Make sure to freeze the popsicles for at least 6-8 hours or overnight to ensure that they are fully frozen and set.
Variations
- Coconut milk: Instead of using whole milk, you can use coconut milk for a dairy-free and vegan option. Coconut milk will also add a delicious tropical flavor to the popsicles.
- Greek yogurt: Adding Greek yogurt to the mixture will make the popsicles extra creamy and tangy. This is a great option for those who want to add some protein to their popsicles.
- Kiwi: Add some diced kiwi to the popsicle mixture for added sweetness and a pop of green color.
- Lime juice: Squeeze in some lime juice to add a tangy and refreshing flavor to the popsicles. This is a great option if you want to make the popsicles more tart and less sweet.
- Mint: Add some fresh mint leaves to the mixture for a refreshing and cooling effect. This is a great option for hot summer days.
- Pomegranate seeds: Add some pomegranate seeds to the popsicle molds for added texture and a burst of flavor. Pomegranate seeds also add a beautiful pop of red color to the popsicles.
Storing
To store the dragon fruit popsicles, remove them from the popsicle molds and wrap each one individually in plastic wrap or wax paper. Then, place them in a freezer safe container or zip top bag and store them in the freezer. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
Recipe FAQ's
Yes! You can use any combination of fruits that you like. Some great options include mango, pineapple, kiwi, or berries.
While a blender or food processor will give you the smoothest consistency, you can still make these popsicles without one. Simply chop the fruits finely and mix them together in a bowl with the other ingredients until well combined.
If you prefer a sweeter popsicle, you can add more honey or another natural sweetener to taste. Alternatively, you can use riper or sweeter fruits in the recipe.
While popsicle molds will give you the best results, you can still make these popsicles using paper cups or ice cube trays. Simply pour the mixture into the cups or trays and insert a popsicle stick or toothpick into the center before freezing.
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Special Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons freeze dried dragon fruit powder
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
- ½ cup frozen pineapple tidbits
- ½ cup raw dragon fruit peeled and chopped
- 3 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the whole milk, dragon fruit powder, frozen strawberries, frozen pineapple tidbits, fresh dragon fruit, and honey. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into popsicle molds, filling each mold about ⅔ full.
- Insert popsicle sticks into each mold and freeze for at least 6-8 hours, or until solid.
- To remove the popsicles from the molds, run warm water over the outside of the molds for a few seconds until the popsicles loosen and can be easily pulled out.
Notes
- When selecting fresh dragon fruit, look for ones that are slightly soft to the touch and have bright pink or red skin. This indicates that the fruit is ripe and sweet.
- Make sure to blend the ingredients well in a blender or food processor until they are completely smooth.
- After blending the ingredients, taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness if necessary. You can add more honey or another natural sweetener to taste.
- For added texture and visual appeal, you can also add some diced dragon fruit or other fruits to the popsicle molds before pouring in the mixture.
- Use popsicle molds instead of paper cups or other containers. This will give your popsicles a uniform shape and make them easy to remove from the molds.
- Make sure to freeze the popsicles for at least 6-8 hours or overnight to ensure that they are fully frozen and set.
- Storing: To store the dragon fruit popsicles, remove them from the popsicle molds and wrap each one individually in plastic wrap or wax paper. Then, place them in a freezer safe container or zip top bag and store them in the freezer. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
Chichi
Love the vibrant color of this popsicles. Reminds me of ube ice cream. My kids would love it.
Michelle
The colour of these popsicles is amazing! My son loves dragonfruit - can't wait to surprise him with this!
Jessica
I am in love with the color of these popsicles! Can't wait to make them this summer!