- 4:10 Prep
- 12 Servings
- Advanced
These adults-only popsicles are a refreshing choice for the hot weather.
Ingredients
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Grated zest of 2 limes, plus 2 teaspoons lime juice
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1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar
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1/2 small pineapple, peeled, cored, sliced
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1/4 honeydew melon, peeled, sliced
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1/4 rockmelon, peeled, sliced
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2 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced
Limoncello & lime popsicles
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1/2 cup (125ml) thickened cream, whipped
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395g can sweetened condensed milk
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1/4 cup (60ml) limoncello (see note)
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1 lime, zested
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1/2 cup (125ml) lime juice (about 6 limes)
Equipment
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You will need 12 x 1/3 cup (80ml) ice-block moulds and 12 popsicle sticks for this recipe.
Method
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Step 1For the popsicles, combine all the ingredients in a bowl, whisking gently to combine. Pour into 12 ice-block moulds, then freeze for 1-2 hours until firm but not completely frozen. Insert a popsicle stick into each mould. Freeze for at least another 2 hours or overnight until firm.
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Step 2To make the sugared lime zest, pound zest, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt with a mortar and pestle, or blend in a mini food processor, until combined.
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Step 3To serve, dip the bases of the moulds in warm water and slide out the popsicles. Place fruit on a platter and drizzle with the lime juice. Serve the popsicles immediately with the fruit, and sugared zest to sprinkle.
- Diabetes friendly
- Low carb
- Low kilojoule
- Low sodium
- Lower gi
- Vegetarian
Nutrition
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599 kj
Energy
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5g
Fat Total
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3g
Saturated Fat
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1g
Fibre
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2g
Protein
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15mg
Cholesterol
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28.25mg
Sodium
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19g
Carbs (sugar)
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19g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
An Italian lemon liqueur, from selected bottle shops.
- Author: Valli Little
- Image credit: Brett Stevens
- Publication: Taste.com.au
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