Blueberry Pops Food

BLUEBERRY YOGURT POPS

Steps:

• Put the blueberry preserves into a quart-size heavy resealable plastic food bag and squeeze it into one corner. Put the yogurt into the bag and squeeze it gently with your hands to lightly mix; swirls of blueberry throughout the yogurt are fine.
• Arrange 6 mini paper drink cups on a small baking sheet. Using scissors, cut about 1/2 inch off the corner of the bag and squeeze the swirled yogurt mixture into the cups, filling them about two-thirds full. Gently insert a 6-inch lollipop stick into each cup. The thickness of the yogurt should help the sticks stand upright.
• Freeze for at least 2 hours before peeling off the paper cups and serving.

BLUEBERRY POPS

Steps:

• In a blender, puree blueberries with water, sugar, and fresh lemon juice. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing with a rubber spatula to release as much liquid as possible; discard solids. Add water if needed to yield 3 cups.
• Divide among ten 2 1/2 ounce molds; insert wooden sticks, and freeze until solid, about 3 hours (and up to 1 week). To remove, dip bottom of molds in warm water for 2 to 3 seconds.

STRAWBERRY-BLUEBERRY POPS

Steps:

• For strawberry purée
• Purée all ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a food processor until smooth. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a small pitcher; strain, pressing on solids to extract about 1 1/4 cups purée. Set aside.
• For blueberry purée:
• Purée all ingredients and 3 tablespoons water in a food processor until smooth. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a small pitcher; strain, pressing on solids to extract about 1 1/4 cups purée.
• Pour 1 tablespoon strawberry purée into each mold; freeze until just firm, about 30 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon blueberry purée to each mold. Freeze until just firm, about 30 minutes. Repeat until molds are filled. Cover; insert ice-pop sticks. Freeze until firm. Dip bottoms of molds into hot water for 20-30 seconds to loosen pops. Remove pops from molds; serve.

BLUEBERRY POPSICLES

Steps:

• In a blender or a food processor, add the blueberries, basil and honey. Turn on high and blend until the mixture is smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
• Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and place the wooden popsicle sticks in about ¾ way down. If you want the popsicles to be completely smooth, you can pour the mixture through a thin sieve before pouring into the molds.
• Place in the freezer for at least 3 hours to set. To easily remove them from the molds, run the outsides of the molds under hot water for a few seconds to loosen them.

BLUEBERRY-LEMON BREAKFAST POPS

Steps:

• Combine the blueberries, yogurt, maple syrup, lemon zest and juice and a pinch of salt in a blender and puree until smooth.
• Divide the mixture evenly among four 3- to 4-ounce ice pop molds and freeze until solid, at least 8 hours and preferably overnight. Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before unmolding.
• The pops will keep in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE POPS

Steps:

• Blueberry Topping;.
• Combine the blueberries, water, cornstarch, lemon juice and sugar in a saucepan.
• Cook over low heat for 5 minutes stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat and let stand to thicken.
• Set aside.
• Cheesecake;.
• In a bowl beat the cream cheese, sugar, and sour cream until blended.
• In a separate bowl whip the cream and vanilla extract until the cream just starts to thicken.
• Add the cream cheese mixture and beat for 30 seconds
• Fold in the blueberries and set aside.
• Crust;.
• Grind the graham crackers into crumbs in a food processor or blender.
• Add the sugar and process until combined.
• Pour into a bowl and add the butter and water, stirring until sticky.
• Refrigerate until needed.
• Assembly;.
• Pour the topping into each mould until it is 1/4 full.
• Freeze for 2 hours.
• Pour the cheesecake mixture into each mould leaving 1/2 inch at the top of each mold for the crust,.
• Insert a stick into each mould.
• Freeze for 3 hours.
• Press the crust into the pop mould (if the crust is not sticking add more water).
• Freeze for at least 4 hours.
• Remove from the freezer and let stand for 5 minutes before removing the pops from the moulds.
• For Strawberry Cheese Pops;.
• Replace the blueberries with sliced strawberries.
• For Chocolate Cheesecake Pops;,.
• Repalce the graham crackers with chocolate cookies and shaved chocolate.
• Repalce the blueberries with chocolate chips and chocolate fudge sauce.

CREAMY LAYERED BLUEBERRY ICE POPS

Steps:

• For lemon syrup, place first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Remove rosemary and lemon zest. Stir in lemon juice; cool completely., Place blueberries and sugar in another saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until berries pop, 5-7 minutes. Cool completely., Add whipped topping to the lemon syrup, whisking to blend. Transfer half the mixture to a pastry bag. Pipe into molds. Layer with blueberries. Pipe the remaining whipped topping mixture over top. Close molds with holders. If using paper cups, top with foil and insert sticks through foil., Freeze until firm, about 4 hours. To serve, dip pop molds briefly in warm water before removing.

BLUEBERRY ICE POPS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in blender and mix until completely combined.
• Pour into ice pop mold.
• Freeze for at least 3 hours.

RED, WHITE, AND BLUEBERRY POPS

Steps:

• In a blender, combine strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice. Puree, scraping down sides as needed. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on solids; discard solids. Divide puree among six 4-ounce or eight 3-ounce ice-pop molds. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Combine yogurt, cream, and 2 tablespoons each sugar and lime juice. Remove molds from freezer and top with yogurt mixture; insert ice-pop sticks. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
• In clean blender, puree blueberries, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, and remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice. Pour through clean sieve into a bowl, pressing on solids; discard solids. Remove molds from freezer and top with blueberry puree. Freeze until solid, 6 hours more (or up to 1 week). Just before serving, briefly run molds under hot water to release pops.

ROYAL BLUEBERRY ICE POPS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in processor and puree until smooth. Divide mixture among 8 ice pop molds (each about 1/4 to 1/3 cup capacity). Cover and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 5 days.