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If you love Piña Coladas you will love these Strawberry Piña Colada popsicles. A refreshing summer treat that taste as good as they look! Blended pineapple, coconut, and strawberry come together for the ultimate tropical vacay in your own backyard.
Piña Colada Popsicles – my most requested recipe!
A couple weeks ago I shared a photo of these Pina Colada popsicles on my Instagram stories. I received so many responses asking for the recipe! One of my favorite things about what I do for a living is being able to connect with and inspire so many. That’s the beauty of the internet. I use Cox high speed internet to power all my recipes. I transfer my photos directly to my computer for editing, write blogs like the one you are reading now, and share on Instagram! Cox Communications provides fast, secure and reliable wifi. Plus unlimited data and advanced tech support so I never miss a recipe! It makes me happy to receive messages from people all over the world that have tried one of my recipes.
Recipe Inspiration
As a recipe developer I find most of my inspiration in the kitchen, but I also get inspired while browsing the web exploring recipes to try from other home chefs, nutritionists, and recipe developers. Even more, so many of my online friends (like you!) send me recipes they think I’ll enjoy. I love that with Cox Communications I’m able to share my creations with the world and pass it on, so to speak. This Piña Colada Popsicle recipe is such a great treat for summer and I must say, very pretty to look at. Comment below or send me a message if you try it!
Piña Colada Popsicles Taste Like a Hawaiian Vacation
This Piña Colada popsicle recipe always makes me think of our last trip to Hawaii, relaxing in the sun under the palms with a blended Piña Colada in hand – including a cute umbrella garnish of course. I originally came up with this recipe a couple years ago after we got home from Hawaii. Oh how I missed those delicious blended Piña Coladas, so I decided to make a healthier one at home. I made a traditional Pina Colada but added frozen strawberries. It turned out so thick and creamy – I thought “wow this would be amazing frozen!” That’s how the Piña Colada popsicle recipe came about. Truly, I can’t think of anything more refreshing on a sunny day than a frozen Piña Colada. I know you’re going to enjoy this one!
How to Make Layered Piña Colada Popsicles
I layer the Piña Colada Popsicles by blending each mixture separately then add one-by-one, allowing to set in the freezer in between. It takes longer than making a traditional popsicle, but they turn out beautifully.
- Start with popsicle mold of choice and popsicle sticks if needed. You will split the molds into 3 layers.
- First blend the pineapple layer and fill the bottom of each mold. Freeze for 20 minutes while you prepare the next layer.
- While the pineapple later is setting in the freezer blend the coconut layer. Pour over pineapple layer and return to freezer for 20 minutes.
- While the coconut layer sets blend the strawberry layer.
- Add strawberry mix to fill molds.
- Insert popsicle sticks in the center of each mold then return to freezer until set, or at least 6 hours.
A Fun Activity to do With Kids
On these warm summer days I love making homemade popsicles with my daughter. It’s a fun activity to do together and of course, Olive enjoys eating them (before they melt)! The tricky thing about photographing popsicles is I have to move quickly after I take them out of the freezer! Olive sits and enjoys her pop while watching me frantically take photos before they melt, lol. I first took photos in my home studio then carried the popsicles outside. I really like natural light when photographing food that’s often enjoyed outdoors! Luckily I’m able to create content anywhere around the house because I have Cox Panoramic Wifi that provides wall-to-wall coverage. Perfect for anyone who works from home. It provides the same fast connection everywhere in our home. I’m able to work in my office, kitchen, studio, on the patio or backyard. It also powers all my devices at once so I can easily upload photos from my computer to my phone and share them. I hope you enjoyed a bit of behind the scenes, and enjoy eating these popsicles even more.
Layered Strawberry Piña Colada Popsicles (Dairy-free!)
Equipment
- popsicle mold
Ingredients
Pineapple Layer
- 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 1/2 cup coconut water
Coconut Layer
- 1/4 cup heavy coconut cream (or sub full-fat coconut milk)
- 3 tbsp coconut milk
- 1 tbsp finely shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2 tbsp agave nectar or maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Strawberry Layer
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup coconut milk or water
- 1 tbsp agave nectar or maple syrup optional
Instructions
Pineapple Layer
- Add pineapple and coconut water to blender.
- Combine then add to bottom of each popsicle mold.
- Set in the freezer for at least 20 minutes
Coconut Layer
- Add coconut cream, coconut milk, coconut shreds, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt to blender until blended and creamy.
- Remove popsicle molds from freezer and pour over pinepple layer.
- Return to freezer for at least 20 minutes.
Strawberry Layer
- Add strawberries and coconut milk or water to blender until combined.
- Pour to the top of strawberry molds.
- Insert the popsicle sticks into the center of each mold. Return to freezer until completly set or for at least 6 hours.
- To remove the popsicles from the mold, run warm water over the outside of the popsicle molds for a few seconds until you can pull out the popsicles.
- Enjoy!
