Creamy Lemon-Poppy Seed Ice Pops

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 12 ice pops
  • Total: 4 hr 35 min
  • Active: 35 min
These ice pops have a very creamy texture, almost like churned ice cream, and get a hit of citrus from lemons. Not too sweet, with a bit of crunch from poppy seeds, they’re perfect for cooling you off on a hot day.
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Ingredients

One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk

4 lemons, zested and juiced 

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 

Pinch kosher salt

1 cup heavy cream 

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

1 teaspoon poppy seeds

Directions

Special equipment:
twelve 3-ounce paper cups, 12 wooden ice-pop sticks
  1. Mix condensed milk, lemon zest and juice, brown sugar and salt in a medium glass bowl. Stir to combine well, about 2 to 4 minutes. Set aside. 
  2. Combine cream and vanilla in a bowl and beat until soft peaks form.
  3. Fold condensed milk mixture into cream mixture. Add poppy seeds and stir until well combined.
  4. Divide mixture between twelve 3-ounce paper cups and insert a wooden ice-pop stick into the center of each. Place in the freezer until solid, at least 4 hours.
  5. When ready to serve, remove the pops from the freezer and gently peel off the paper cup. Serve immediately.

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