Equipment
Ingredients
Main
- 300 g yogurt
- 125 g strawberries, hulled
- 50 g sugar
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition is estimated per serving. Nutrients without complete source data are omitted.
Full nutrition
- Calories
- 69 kcal
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 12 g
- Fat
- 2 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugar
- 12 g
- Sodium
- 23 mg
- Saturated Fat
- 1 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 7 mg
- Potassium
- 110 mg
- Calcium
- 64 mg
- Iron
- 0.1 mg
- Magnesium
- 9 mg
- Phosphorus
- 53 mg
- Zinc
- 0.3 mg
- Vitamin A
- 14 mcg
- Vitamin C
- 13 mg
- Vitamin D
- 0.1 mcg
- Vitamin E
- 0.1 mg
- Vitamin K
- 1 mcg
- Vitamin B6
- 0.0 mg
- Vitamin B12
- 0.2 mcg
- Thiamin
- 0.02 mg
- Riboflavin
- 0.08 mg
- Niacin
- 0.1 mg
- Folate
- 9 mcg
- Water
- 63 g
Sources: USDA FoodData Central
Method
Place the yogurt, hulled strawberries, and sugar into the bowl of a food processor.
Process the ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and no fruit chunks remain.
Pour the strawberry mixture into the ice lolly moulds, leaving 5mm of space at the top for expansion.
Transfer the moulds to the freezer and chill for at least 8 hours until the lollies are solid.
Chef's Notes
- For a creamier texture, use a full-fat Greek yogurt. Its thickness and tang complement the sweetness of the strawberries beautifully.
- Taste the mixture before freezing and adjust sugar if your strawberries are not very sweet, or if you prefer a less sweet treat. Remember that sweetness is perceived less when frozen.
- If you don't have a food processor, a high-powered blender will also work. Ensure you scrape down the sides to achieve a completely smooth consistency.
- To easily remove the lollies from their moulds, run the outside of the mould under warm water for a few seconds before gently pulling.
Storage
Freezer: 1 month — Keep in moulds or transfer to an airtight bag once fully frozen.
Troubleshooting
Lollies are stuck in the moulds
Cause: The frozen mixture has adhered to the plastic surface.
Fix: Run the outside of the moulds under warm water for 5-10 seconds to loosen.
Prevention: Do not overfill the moulds.
Cultural Context
Ice lollies, or popsicles, are a universally loved frozen treat, particularly popular during warmer months. While their exact origin is debated, the concept of freezing fruit juice or sweetened liquids on a stick has become a staple dessert across many cultures, offering a simple and refreshing way to enjoy fruit.
