Picture yourself sitting on the patio, 'sipping' on these creamy limoncello coconut popsicles! With just 4 simple ingredients and 5 minutes required, this is where dessert meets cocktail.
I've always felt that adults deserve to satisfy their inner child, as well, don't you? With fun (and sometimes boozy) desserts like spiced Bailey's root beer floats, tequila lime cheesecakes bars, and these limoncello coconut popsicles, everyone's inner child is going to have an absolute blast!
These popsicles are creamy, tart, sweet, and so refreshing...the perfect summer treat!
Not only that, but they are incredibly easy to prepare. Wouldn't you love having a batch of these waiting for you in your freezer on a Friday afternoon?
Reasons you'll ♡ coconut limoncello popsicles
- you need four simple ingredients
- they are tasty, refreshing, and perfect for summer
- they are a great dessert/cocktail combo
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Ingredients you'll need
- Coconut milk- I always recommend going for a full fat coconut milk, and here I go again: use full fat coconut milk! They are so much creamier this way. Light coconut milk will work in a pinch.
- Limoncello- I don't claim to be a limoncello aficionado. I used what my liquor store carried (not a huge selection).
- Lemon- we are using the juice of two lemons. Fresh lemon juice takes these popsicles over the top and I do not recommend using concentrate.
- Powdered sugar- you can use confectioners sugar or superfine sugar, we just need to make sure it will dissolve in the popsicles. Granulated sugar would need to be simmered to dissolve and we don't want to mess around with that, now do we?
How to make popsicles
Since coconut milk can have solids, I recommend using blender; you can use a stand blender (I love this Vitamix), an immersion blender, or an electric hand mixer. Combine all ingredients in the blender or a large bowl, and blend until smooth and the sugar has dissolved.
Next, we will pour the mixture into popsicle molds. The ones I used were purchased at my local grocery store, and are very similar to these popsicle molds. You can use the sticks that come with the popsicle molds or wooden sticks.
If you choose to use wooden sticks, you will need to wait 1-2 hours until the popsicles are semi-frozen, then place the sticks into the popsicles. Freeze for 12 hours or until completely frozen.
Recipe tips
- you will need to blend the coconut milk with the limoncello, lemon juice and powdered sugar to get everything completely mixed using a stand blender of an immersion blender
- if you can't find limoncello, consider swapping for vodka or white rum
- this recipe has only been tested with powdered sugar and I cannot guarantee a liquid sweetener like honey will set up in the freezer
- popsicles may be frozen for up to 3 months
More summery dessert recipes
- Lemon Meringue Pie Bites
- Brown Butter Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Blondies
- Healthy Zucchini Bread
- Key Lime Greek Yogurt Mini Cheesecakes
- Cream Cheese Swirl Blackberry Coffee Cake
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Creamy Limoncello Coconut Popsicles
Ingredients
- 13.5 oz can coconut milk (lite works, but I recommend full-fat for the amazingly creamy texture it gives)
- ½ cup limoncello (see *note)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 lemons (juiced)
Instructions
- Blend the coconut milk, limoncello, powdered sugar and lemon juice together using a hand held mixer or a blender. Make sure there are not clumps of coconut milk left and that the sugar has dissolved.
- Pour into your popsicle molds, and place the popsicle lids/sticks into the molds. (see **note)
- Freeze for 12 hours or until completely frozen.
- Run molds under hot water for 30 seconds to remove the popsicles.
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Gab says
I have made these twice. Once frozen, the coconut creamy part seperates from liquidt part. How to keep that from happening?
Denise says
Hi Gab! That's so weird! I'm wondering if your freezer might be warmer than mine? I definitely didn't have that issue. Other than that, maybe there's a difference in the alcohol content of our Limoncellos? I don't drink anymore so I don't have any to check the % alcohol 🙁
Lilliana C says
It was either waste my day making an epic lemoncello cake or make 5 minute popsicles. Guess which won? I made them and they are epic. Wasnt impressed by the popsicle molds sold here in usa. they had straws attached?! We used large ice cube molds instead with popsicles sticks and covered the tray with parchment and aluminum foil. These are being served for mother's day!
Denise says
Yay! I think you made the best choice 😉 I hope you enjoyed them and had a happy Mother's day!
Cath says
OMG. I'm not even joking when I say this. I was trying to think of what to make for my next post and I was leaning toward key lime coconut popsicles. Can't believe I stumbled upon this post today. Yours look better than I imagined mine to be 😛
Denise says
Key Lime Coconut popsicles sound amazing, Cath! You should definitely make them. Let me know so I can come check them out 🙂
Denise says
I have to say I kind of think limoncello tastes like floor cleaner on it's own 🙂 Thanks, Thao!
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says
These boozy popsicles look like the best way to cool off on a hot summer night! I think I could find a back corner of my freezer to hide these from my kids. 😉
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Limoncello has to be one of my favourite liqueurs ever so this recipe is just perfect. I wish it wasn't Winter here in Australia so I could make these!
Denise says
Maybe I have mind reading abilities? Thanks, Jessica 🙂