Refreshing Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Sherbet Push Pops
A quick and easy summer treat combining fresh strawberries, zesty lemon juice, and creamy sherbet to create a refreshing and tangy push pop dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (freezing time)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 push pops 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste, can substitute with honey or agave nectar)
- 2 cups lemon or strawberry sherbet (recommend Breyer’s)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse and hull about 2 cups of fresh strawberries. Chop roughly for easier blending.
- In a blender or food processor, combine chopped strawberries, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth, leaving some small chunks if desired. Taste and adjust sugar if needed.
- Add 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional). Blend briefly to combine.
- Add about 2 cups of lemon or strawberry sherbet to the blender. Pulse several times until fully mixed, creating a creamy and smooth mixture. Avoid over-blending.
- Spoon or pour the sherbet mixture into push pop molds, leaving a small space at the top for expansion. Tap molds gently to remove air bubbles.
- Freeze molds upright for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight until fully set and firm.
- To serve, run molds under warm water for a few seconds and gently push up the base. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
If sherbet mixture is too thick to pour, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes or stir briefly to loosen. To avoid icy crystals, stir the mixture once or twice during the first hour of freezing. For a dairy-free version, substitute sherbet with coconut milk-based sorbet or frozen coconut cream. Frozen strawberries can be used if thawed and drained before blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 push pop
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
Keywords: strawberry lemonade, sherbet push pops, summer treats, homemade popsicles, easy dessert, refreshing dessert