Delicious mango and strawberry pops with fresh fruits, perfect treat for kids during this summer. 
Ice pops are a favorite of my two kids, and whenever I buy strawberry or mango my kids will ask for popsicles. I have tried other popsicles too but they are not that fond of it. They like only two, if it has mango or strawberry they are in. Mostly it is an after school snack for my little girl. She will open the refrigerator door brings the popsicles out and ask me to remove from the mold. My little guy also joins the game. He too wants one. I made this Mango strawberry pops last week as I needed to finish some mango.
When I was young we used to get ice pops which is usually sold by a guy on a bicycle, he used to ring his bell and we kids used to run to his bicycle and he will sell the ice pops. He had only few varieties, one with milk and white one other a colored one. My mom did not like it and would always remind me that it is not hygienic, but when you are a kid and want only sugar treats who cares?
As a mom I am worried about high fructose corn syrup so would always watch the labels while buying. Still some time I can’t help as they want soft drinks. So I decide they are only going to get homemade ice pops. I made strawberry ice pops inspired from the book Paletas by Fany Gerson I changed the step instead of heating the strawberries before blending, I did after pureeing them.
Mango pops recipe is basically mango lassi recipe with cardamom that is why you can see speckles in the mango pops, if you don’t like that skip it. But I think by skipping you are losing an amazing flavor.
When you are making Mango strawberry pops, first add mango mixtures and freeze them for about an hour, then add strawberry puree. That way it won’t get mixed. If you have time you can make different layered ice pops. My kids where so excited so I gone for only simple one. My hubby liked mango pops a lot and then strawberry while kids are vice versa.
Here comes the recipe.
Delicious mango and strawberry pops with fresh fruits. It is colorful and delicious at same time. Kids will love it.
Ingredients
- !For Strawberry pops
- 4 cups fresh strawberries hulled and cut into quarters
- ½ to ¾ cup sugar, depending on the sweetness of the berries and of your sweet tooth
- ½ cup water
- Juice of half lemon
- 3 mangos
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup homemade yogurt
- 5 cardamom pods
- 2 teaspoon sugar (optional, if mango is sweet you don’t need to add it)
- ½ cup Mango puree
- ⅓ cup strawberry puree
Instructions
- Combine the strawberries and sugar in a bowl; until strawberries start to release their juices, it takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Transfer the sugary strawberries lemon juice, and water into a food processor or blender and puree until it is fine constituency. You can puree them according your taste whether it is smooth, chunky or somewhat chunky, I like it smooth.
- Transfer the entire content into a saucepan and place over medium heat. Simmer until it starts bubbles in top, about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
- Divide the mixture among the molds, snap on the lid insert the sticks and freeze until solid, about 5 hours. You also allow the mixture to freeze to set about 1 ½ to 2 hours and then insert the sticks and freeze completely to 4 – 5hours.
- Peel the mango and add mango and other ingredients into the blender or food processor and puree them until fine consistency
- Transfer the mixture to molds and freeze them until it is solid.
- First fill half of the mold with mango puree and allow to freeze for about 1 -1 ½ hours and then add strawberry mixture and freeze once again until it sets. If you have time you can make layers.
- Enjoy
This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Poornima says
Wow! The ice pops looks so colorful! You are right, it is always better to give homemade pops for kids instead of store bought ones.. pops looks delicious!
Ritu Ahuja says
These pops look super yummy. I wish I could grab one. My kiddo will love it. I have to try this one soon.
Priya says
All time favorite combo... It reminds me my childhood days...
Hema says
They look so colorful and pretty, and so perfectly done Swathi..
Reni says
They look so cute and perfect !just like the store bought ones ! love the clicks too 🙂
Gloria says
it looks super delicious dear..feel like grabbing it now..
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
They look so bight and perfect for this spring. Yellow and pink — so vibrant! I can have at-least 2-3 of these right away! 🙂
marudhuskitchen says
love the colour combo..just needed for the season
Suja Manoj says
Wow adipoli,love it
Rani Vijoo says
Wow...my mouth is watering Swathi...perfect and yummy pops !!!!