Juicy cherries, zesty lime, and a touch of sugar are all you need to make this easy Cherry Popsicle recipe. It’s a refreshing treat for summer barbecues, playdates, and pool parties.
Once it starts to heat up, that means it’s cherry season!
We have two cherry trees in our garden, and I’m always excited to make Cherry Crumble Bars, Cherry Galettes, and Cherry Danish pastries.
And this Cherry Popsicle recipe is also sure to be a family favorite on repeat in your summer treat rotation.
Whether you’re using fresh summer cherries or frozen ones from the freezer, this quick and easy cherry popsicle recipe is a delicious, wholesome way to cool down.
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🩷 Why you’ll love this recipe
Kids and adults alike will love these cherry popsicles!
From their vibrant color to their bold cherry flavor and smooth texture, this is an irresistible cool treat that’s so great to have in the freezer for pool parties, kids’ playdates and parties, summer barbecues, and more.
You’ll also love how EASY this recipe is, with just 3 ingredients (plus water) that are easy to find in any local grocery store.
This recipe gives you just pure cherry lime goodness in every bite!
🛒 Ingredient notes
You only need four simple ingredients to make these yummy cherry popsicles! In addition to water, you’ll need:
- Cherries – You can use either fresh or frozen sweet cherries. Regardless of which you use, make sure the pits are removed from all cherries.
- Lime juice – Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor; store-bought, pre-packaged lime juice does not taste fresh.
- Sugar – You can reduce the amount of granulated sugar if you wish.
✅ Step-by-step instructions
These popsicles are as easy as 1-2-3 to make!
- Add all ingredients to a high powered blender.
- Pour the blended ingredients into popsicle molds. It makes enough to just fill 6 standard size molds, but your results may vary depending on your exact popsicle mold.
- Freeze for 4-6 hours. Then enjoy!
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
Yes! Frozen cherries work beautifully in this recipe. Just thaw them slightly before blending for smoother consistency and easier mixing.
A popsicle mold works best for uniform shapes, but you can also use small paper cups or ice cube trays with wooden sticks if you don’t have one.
Absolutely! Add strawberries, raspberries, or even a banana to boost flavor and texture. Just be sure to keep the cherry as the main flavor so it still shines through.
🍽 Serving ideas
These cool treats are so refreshing to serve on hot summer days.
Serve them at playdates and kids’ parties with Funfetti Cookie Bars and Ice Cream Parfaits.
For summer picnics, barbecues and dinners outdoors, cherry popsicles are great desserts to serve after Simple Fruit Salad and Hawaiian BBQ Chicken.
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Cherry Popsicle
Equipment
- Popsicle Mold
Ingredients
- 2 cups sweet cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup water
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- optional: lime zest for serving
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high powered blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour equal amounts into popsicle molds.
- Cover and chill at least 4 hours.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
