When life gives you extra lemons . . . well of course, you make lemon popsicles!!!
I’ve long been a fan of frozen lemon treats. From those uber-sweet “Lemon Chill” tubs they used to sell at outdoor events, to my favorite lemon sorbet in Kansas City…there’s always been something about that fresh, tangy lemon flavor that always calls my name.
So when I had a few extra lemons on hand recently, decided to pull out my super-cool new popsicle mold and make my own lemon treats! I ended up deciding to try a recipe I had bookmarked awhile back that called for using buttermilk instead of milk or cream. And while I was definitely a little skeptical about the tartness of the buttermilk, they actually ended up being delightful! It paired up great with the lemon, and actually ended up tasting very fresh and light.
So even if you don’t have popsicle molds, grab some Dixie cups and give these a try. Perfect for summertime! :)
Creamy Lemon Popsicles
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
- pinch of salt
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
Instructions
- Whisk sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, and salt in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Whisk in buttermilk.
- Divide mixture among popsicle molds. Cover and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 5 days.
Notes
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
Ali’s Tip:
If you don’t have any popsicle molds, no worries! Just grab some Dixie cups or ice cube trays, stick in some popsicle sticks (or little lollipop sticks for the ice cube trays), and you’re good to go! :)
These are delicious!
trying these w a little fresh ginger now..thanks for sharing!!!
i don’t have any ice molds dixie cups or popsicle molds…. way do i use?
Love the use of buttermilk instead of the usual dairy ingredients to make these creamy. Sounds like a perfect balance for a sweet, refreshing treat. Trying these out today!
Will make the ice cream today! Sounds delicious!
I love making homemade popsicles, and these look awesome! I am definitely trying these this weekend! Thanks!
We’ve been looking for creative popsicles – especially lemon flavored! – and I am super excited to try this one! :) I’ll let you know on FB how it turns out :)
I just finished putting all the ingredients together and into the molds and oh my goodness, I can’t wait for these to freeze up! I was licking the bowl, the stuff was so good. I altered the recipe a little bit: instead of buttermilk I used 1/4 cup greek yogurt and 1 cup regular milk, but I’m sure the overall effect is pretty much the same. This recipe is awesome!
Thank you Bonnie!!
Oh, yum! These are so fun. Who knows what’s in those store-bought popsicles… That’s why I love making homemade. The ingredients are all-natural and the taste is second to none!