Blueberry Coconut Popsicles
But it’s so crazy to see all these pumpkin recipes popping up everywhere already! I feel like it happens that way every year though. As soon as it’s September and kids are back in school, it’s officially autumn.
Which, honestly, I’m okay with because it probably feels like autumn in some parts of the country. But I haven’t gotten all my summer recipes out of my system yet!
Like these pops!
These Blueberry Coconut Popsicles are super refreshing and obviously a great treat for warm days. Or snacks after school! I think these would be fun for football season too. Clearly these are a bluish-purple color, so if those are your team colors, you are pretty much required to make these for next Saturday.
The blueberry layers are made with a blueberry syrup from fresh berries, and the coconut layer is made coconut milk and some coconut extract. I really loved the striped and layered look, but that does require a lot of freezing, adding another layer, freezing, adding another layer, etc. But do whatever you feel like!
Blueberry Coconut Popsicles
Ingredients
blueberry layer
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water divided
coconut layer
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 13.5 oz can coconut milk
- 1 tbsp coconut extract
Instructions
- blueberry layer
- Combine blueberries, sugar, and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Using a potato masher or the back of a spoon, gently press/mash the blueberries to release the juice. Bring to a low boil and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove the mixture from heat, press the mixture through a mesh sieve, and discard the solids. Let the blueberry syrup cool completely. Then add the second cup of water to create a blueberry "juice."
- coconut layer
- Using a hand-held electric mixer, beat the whipping cream on medium speed until soft peaks form. Stir in the coconut milk and coconut extract.
- assembly
- Pour a layer of the blueberry juice into the bottom of each popsicle mold. Freeze for at least two hours, or until solid. Then add a layer of the coconut milk mixture. Freeze for 30-45 minutes, or until you can insert a popsicle stick without it falling over. Freeze for another hour or until solid. Finally, pour the top blueberry layer and freeze for another two hours, or overnight.
- To remove the pops from the molds, fill a bowl with hot water and dip the molds in the water for about 5 seconds. The popsicles should slide right out.
I was about to about to ask about the weather in AL. I love fall as much as the next person but I am not ready to fully dive into fall recipes just yet. So I will have a few of your refreshing popsicles to keep me lingering in the summer
Yeah, it’s still quite warm and humid here, haha. Thanks, Lauren! 🙂
Oh these popsicles are GORGEOUS Beth!! I am right there with you – Fall is absolutely my favorite season for pretty much all of the reasons you mentioned 🙂 It totally feels like Fall where I am, but I can imagine Alabama is quite warm still – either way I could eat a whole bunch of these! Pinned 🙂
Thanks, Chelsea! I’m jealous of your fall weather, haha. 🙂 I wish it would get here already. Thanks for pinning!
These are so pretty! I’m more of a fall fan for the food and fashion, but I don’t like the colder weather. But I could DEFINITELY go for these popsicles year round! Love the short ingredient list too!
Thanks, Faith! I’m definitely more of a fall person than a winter person as well. I love it when it’s just cool enough to wear boots and scarves. 🙂
I am ready for fall but we have had some of the hottest weather of summer this past week. So bring on the popsicles! Love the blueberry/coconut combination and the stripes look awesome!
Thanks so much, Christin! I’m glad to know it’s still super hot in other places, and not just here! Can’t wait for fall!
Beth I can’t even tell you how happy I was to see your post this morning! Everyone else is making pumpkin stuff already, but I just can’t do it yet! It is 90 degress and humid today in NYC – I need a delicious popsicle! These look amazing – so pretty and so delicious!
Ahh, thanks Cate! I’m so glad you understand! Haha. I haven’t been able to make myself bake anything fall flavored either. I’m dying to! But I just can’t. Maybe soon!
these are so hip! i am loving the color blocking 🙂
Thanks, Molly! I’m glad you think these are hip, haha. 🙂
These sound amazing, Beth, and they look so preeeeeeetty! 😀
Thanks, Allie! 😀
I love the striped look! And it stays HOT here well into October as well. I’m glad you feel the same way about all the pumpkin recipes popping up! Haha.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who isn’t ready for pumpkin yet! Haha. Thanks! 🙂
These are little works of art, Beth. What an awesome flavor combination too. WOW.
Thanks so much, Matt! 🙂
So pretty AND tasty!
Thanks! 😀
Whaaaaat!!! This looks so delicious!
Haha, thanks Graham! 🙂
I love fall for all those reasons too but will definitely miss summer for all the fresh fruits and berries so I am glad you are sharing these delicious summery popsicles. Pinned! They look so pretty with all the layers and the color is gorgeous!
Thanks so much, Kelly! Yeah, I’m ready for fall, but I’ll miss all the berries for sure! 🙂
Ha! We really are on the same page today! 🙂 Loveeee the sound of these popsicles … and considering it was 98 degrees today I could definitely use one, or a few! And gorgeous photos – I love that grey background!
Totally on the same page! We both used coconut and everything. 🙂 And gah, I think it might have been hotter where you are than it was here yesterday!
I think pumpkin is a year round deal, so I am okay with the pumpkin rush. BUT you are right, fall will be here soon enough. So thanx for a nice summery recipe.
These are so perfectly made! Love the tropical berry/coconut combo here 🙂
Thanks so much, Medha! 🙂
These look delicious!! These popsicles sound like the perfect end of summer treat – love how fruity and refreshing they sound! And those stripes are seriously too cute.
Thanks, Rachel! They definitely hit the spot on a hot day. 🙂
It’s still so hot here, too! Love the blueberry coconut combination! Perfect way to stay cool!
Thanks, Jessica! I’m glad I’m not the only one who is still dealing with the heat! 🙂
I’m down for popsicles and ice cream ALL YEAR LONG! Yum! These look beautiful! Love the stripes!
Thanks, Liz! Yeah I’m pretty sure I could eat a popsicle any time of the year. 🙂
I love fall too, but it ain’t fall until the temperature falls. It’s 90 degrees this week in boston, so these popsicles totally would hit the spot!!
These popsicles look so delicious! In Australia we are just coming out of Winter and going into Spring.. so when it gets warmer I definitely will be recreating the recipe..
It won’t cool down in Baltimore until the beginning of October. This week it went well past 90 degrees. Yuck! I’m all about these gorgeous pops.
I love Fall but I’m not ready to let go of summer yet, either! I love the flavor combo in these popsicles. I actually made a very similar ice cream (coconut and blueberry) and will post about it in a couple of weeks. But right now I want one of these pops!
It is 86 in NY today so yeah, it’s not fall anywhere yet! Folks just LOVE pumpkin and gotta get as much as possible before it’s over. Me and you on the popsicles still!! Love these pretty coconut ones 🙂 Pinned!!
These are SO pretty. I’m a huge fan of fall too. Who isn’t huh?? I’m thrilled for fall food!! But want to hold onto Summer fruit forever. Blueberries are my absolute favorite! Love the flavors in this popsicle Beth! Awesome, as always!
As much as I am excited for Autumn, it’s in the 90s all week here in NJ so I have no problem seeing more lovely warm-weather recipes like these gorgeous blueberry coconut popsicles! I love the big blocks of color, Beth, and the flavor combo is definitely one of my favorites. 😀
I’m in love with the idea of coconut popsicles but with blueberry? Girl you win my heart!
We had such a warm and beautiful day today. I know I’m not quite ready to let go of fall! These popsicles look so beautiful…and refreshing!
I’m kind of freaking out because tomorrow’s post on my blog is the EXACT SAME FLAVOR COMBO. Who would have thought?!?! Great minds think alike 😀
They look phenomenal Beth. Love the blueberry coconut combo. Pinned to our coconut board!
Happy Thursday!
Whatevs, it’s tooooootally still time for summer food! Don’t let the pumpkin spice lattes get you down! Popsicles forever! Love these beautiful stripey ones. 🙂
These are stunning! They look so refreshing and delicious. Perfect for the summer heat we’re still getting too!
Beautiful pops Beth! Love those layers!!!
Such lovely colors and these popsicles look so so refreshing!!
Waahhh!! I love this combination! Honestly, I haven’t gotten summer out of my system either, plus my college hasn’t started yet (yep, quarter system), sooo I am still in full summer mode (: These popsicles are totally more than acceptable, and they look beautiful!