Dessert Recipes
Coconut Mango Ice Pops
Sweet, pulpy mango, vibrant pineapple juice, and creamy, coconut yogurt frozen into layers — this pop is so fruity, tangy, and scrumptious. We love the musky, savory note the coconut milk adds to the whole fandango, and the mid-pop textural switcheroo from juicy to creamy is positively delightful. It’s also stunning with the white layer and the brilliant yellow-orange layer. Hello, culinary color-blocking.
But all that fanciness aside, it’s still a simple ice — easy to make, deliciously cold, and dearly loved by kids of all ages. Our little scholars love these pops as an after-school snack, and they’re happy to have one after dinner, too. They’re just sweet enough to pass muster as a dessert, but not too sweet. We adults like a popsicle in the late afternoon, when the sun is high and hot and we’re in that lull between meals, the one you never want to fill with a heavy snack that will put you to sleep.

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Coconut Mango Ice Pops
Serves: 10
Coconut Puree:
Directions
- In a blender or food processor, puree the mango chunks and pineapple juice until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the coconut milk, sugar, yogurt, and water.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of the mango puree into each popsicle mold. Place the molds in the freezer for 15 minutes until almost solid.
- Remove the molds from the freezer, add 1 tablespoon of the coconut puree to each mold. Place the molds in the freezer for 10 more minutes.
- Remove the molds from the freezer and add 1 tablespoon of the mango puree. Insert wooden sticks into the popsicle molds. Freeze for another 10 minutes.
- Remove the molds from the freezer and pour the remaining coconut puree into the molds until the liquid reaches the top of the molds.
- Return the molds to the freezer for at least 4 hours to fully set.
Recipe source: The Little Epicurean