Can I make popsicles in plastic cups?
Paper or Plastic Cups Small (or large, if you want to go for massive pops) disposable paper or plastic cups are an easy and inexpensive stand-in for Popsicle molds. And some recipes actually work even better with cups than with molds.
How do you make fruit popsicles not icy?
Always add a tablespoon of cornstarch to cream-based popsicles to make them creamy and not icy! It’s the best tip! Pour the liquid into a popsicle mold to freeze.
How do you get popsicles out of plastic molds?
There are several ways to unmold ice pops. I find the best method is to fill a pan or container that is at least as tall as your mold with warm (not hot) water, and briefly dip the mold in until the pops loosen, about 20 to 30 seconds. Remove the mold from the water and place it on a sturdy surface.
How do you make ice lollies without molds?
Plastic cups Plastic cups – or even plastic wine glasses – can be a great way of keep your ice lollies in shape. Simply pour the mixture in and add your stick (you can use old ice lolly sticks, craft ice lolly sticks as long as they are not coated, plastic cutlery, BBQ kebab sticks, anything to hold on to).
Why are homemade Popsicles so hard?
If the water content of the pop is too high, they end up extremely hard – like ice cubes. Sugar and alcohol both help keep this from happening. By lowering the freezing point of the solution, they make the pop softer. Add too much, however, and the popsicle won’t freeze solid enough to stay on the stick.
How do you make popsicles not stick to mold?
- ensure pop is completely frozen. rushing the freezing process will likely contribute to pop failure.
- run pop under hot water for 10 seconds.
- pull pop out from mold, pulling with firm pressure but very slowly.
- if needed, try a few more seconds of hot water.
How do you make popsicles without mold?
Fill some small cups up with your chosen pop mix (juice or yogurt work well), then place a sheet of cling wrap over the top and gently poke a hole through the wrap with an ice-pop stick. Place in the freezer for a few hours, then wiggle the pop out of the cup and enjoy. (Paper cups will work, too.)
What can I use instead of lolly sticks?
If you don’t have popsicle sticks lying around, there are plenty of substitutes for those, too:
- Plastic spoons – Plastic spoons make great popsicle sticks.
- Toothpicks – Because toothpicks are small, they are best used for mini popsicles, such as those made in an ice cube tray.
What’s the best way to make fruit ice lollies?
In a food processor or blender, whizz together the bananas, yogurt and honey until smooth. Pour into 4 lolly moulds and freeze for at least 4 hours, until set. Put the chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on medium for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through, until melted.
What to use to make Ice Lolly Pops?
See the ultimate selection of treats with our ice lolly collection. Use fruit juices, yogurt, cordials or even blended veggies for the base. For creamy results, try mixing yogurt with fresh fruit. Avocados also make perfect pops and are a healthy alternative to sugary juices.
How do you get ice lollies out of mould?
It’s a good idea to leave a small gap at the top of the mould as the lollies will expand during the freezing process. About halfway through freezing, insert your sticks into the mixture and pop back into the freezer. To get them out of the mould, dip briefly in hot water, up to the rim, to loosen your lollies.
How long does it take for ice lollies to freeze?
Or try our cooling gin & tonic ice lollies. Depending on the ingredients, your lollies will take about 6-8 hours to freeze so leaving them to the last minute is not an option. Alcoholic pops will take slightly longer and the texture will be different to creamy lollies with yogurt in the base.