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
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
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)
- 1/2 cup limoncello (see *note)
- 3/4 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.
Gab
I have made these twice. Once frozen, the coconut creamy part seperates from liquidt part. How to keep that from happening?
Denise
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
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
Yay! I think you made the best choice 😉 I hope you enjoyed them and had a happy Mother’s day!
Cath
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
Key Lime Coconut popsicles sound amazing, Cath! You should definitely make them. Let me know so I can come check them out 🙂
Denise
I have to say I kind of think limoncello tastes like floor cleaner on it’s own 🙂 Thanks, Thao!
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen
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
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
Maybe I have mind reading abilities? Thanks, Jessica 🙂
Denise
Thanks so much, Kristi 🙂
Liz @ Floating Kitchen
I think you’re the coolest, Denise. #canwejusttalkinhashtagsallthetime
Denise
Coolest…I see what you did there, Liz 😉
Geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen
Sign me up for some of these boozy Popsicles, Denise! Perfect for a hot summer day!
Denise
Thanks, Geraldine!
marcie
Full fat coconut milk is like magic in frozen treats — it makes things so smooth and creamy! I love these adult pops — the limoncello sounds delicious here!
Denise
I agree! It’s so smooth…thanks, Marcie!
Zainab
Oh my!! The best popsicles just EVER!! Light and refreshing and tropical. Love!!
Denise
Thanks, Zainab!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom
Denise, I LOVE these pops!!! These are GORGEOUS! and I love that you made these with only 4 ingredients!!! May I ask which mold you used? I love the shapes!
Denise
Thanks, Alice 🙂 I can’t find any brand name on the popsicle molds…I bought them at the Canadian Superstore, which isn’t much help to you, but I swear I’ve seen American bloggers use the same ones, so they must be available in the US.
Jen | Baked by an Introvert
I’m all over this boozy popsicle! They look great!
Denise
Ha ha thanks, Jen!
Lemonade Wise
I love the idea of boozy popsicles! I bought some really nice Limoncello from Tuscany last year. Might be tricky to convince the kids that these aren’t for them though 😉
Denise
You might have to be sneaky and hide them from the kids! Mine is only 1 so it’s not very hard for me 🙂
Alyssa @ My Sequined Life
Haha! I have a popsicle post for after this week. Whoops! Hoping everyone won’t have brain freeze by then. 🙂 These coconut limoncello ones are amazing! I could so go for these after the stretch of HOT days we’ve been having here!
Denise
Can’t wait to see your popsicles, Alyssa! I don’t think people can ever get tired of popsicle recipes, they’re too fun!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron
Such gorgeous photos! Love any kinds of creamy popsicles – especially coconut flavored 🙂
Denise
Thanks so much, Chelsea! I am totally addicted to coconut popsicles!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Oh these popsicles are just calling my name! I love how refreshing these look, Denise!
Denise
Thanks so much, Gayle 🙂
Catherine
Dear Denise, you had me at limoncello! What a fabulous combination of flavors…so cool and refreshing. I need to make a batch of these. xo, Catherine
Denise
Thanks so much, Catherine!
Andrea @ Cooking with Mamma C
Oh no you didn’t! I am dying over these! I could justify having these before 5 p.m., because they’re popsicles, right? Also, I’m happy to hear you are at home and working on your thesis. Good luck!
Denise
Ha ha! You can TOTALLY justify these as popsicles, Andrea 🙂 The thesis writing is happening. Kind of. Slowly but surely… Thank you!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
What perfect popsicles!! It’s freezing down under but I could still enjoy one of these babies and wish for seconds!
Denise
Thanks, Maureen! I like popsicles year-round 🙂
Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks
I’ve been wanting to make coconut popsicles! Guess I’ll have to give these a try! 🙂
Denise
You should definitely try coconut popsicles! They are so creamy…I am completely addicted 🙂 Thanks, Dani!
Annie @Maebells
My whole office took a week of vacation…except me and one other person…so send me all the boozy popsicles as soon as possible..please!! 😉
Denise
STAY RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE! Boozy popsicles are on their way! LOL…thanks, Annie 🙂
[email protected] Peas and Peonies
wow I love how easy these are to make, so amazing and refreshing, love the flavors!
Denise
Thanks so much, Katalina!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely
I love this! Now I can get my dessert on, and my booze on, haha!
Denise
Multi-functional popsicles! Thanks, Natalie 🙂
Medha @ Whisk & Shout
Limoncello popsicles! These look amazing 🙂
Denise
Thanks, Medha!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven
Haha! I love that. Adults totally need their own kind of popsicle, that the kids aren’t allowed to touch so I’m totally down with these beauties! Looooove all that citrus goodness combined with the coconut milk! 🙂 Pinned!
Denise
Glad you’re on board with me, Sarah 🙂 Thanks, lady!