The perfect Summer dessert pop, these Strawberry Shortcake Yogurt Popsicles combine fresh strawberry puree with yogurt, a touch of cream and shortcake cookie pieces!
It's finally strawberry season here in Central Ontario, so I'm all about strawberry everything. These strawberry yogurt popsicles are the perfect after-dinner, warm weather popsicle. It's a refreshing dessert on a stick!
For these ones, fresh strawberry puree combines with yogurt, a bit of sweetened condensed milk and a touch of cream. For the "shortcake" part, crushed shortcake cookies are folded into the mix, as well as sprinkled on the bottoms.
While this is a creamy pop, it's not overly rich. The taste of the fresh strawberries is front and centre, with just enough creaminess and cookies to make it a lovely treat.
Cook's Notes
For the cookies, just browse the cookie aisle at the grocery store. You will probably find cookies called "Shortcake" cookies. I found both a name brand (PF :) and a store-brand of shortcake cookies on the shelves here.
While it's easiest to blend all this up in a blender or food processor, you don't really need either. Just a fork to mash the berries and then a bowl and a whisk will work.
Be sure to leave room at the top as you are filling for the cookie crumb layer.
No Popsicle Mold?
Needing a great popsicle mold? This is the one I use and I love it!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberry puree, from about 8-10 strawberries
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt, or plain + 1 tsp vanilla
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 7 Tbsp whipping cream, whisked to soft peaks
- 6 shortcake cookies, crushed (about 3/4 cup)
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, blend hulled strawberries to a rough puree (doesn't need to be completely smooth). Remove from blender and measure out 1 cup. Return the 1 cup of puree to the food processor. Add the yogurt and sweetened condensed milk and blend until combined. Remove to a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk the whipping cream until it thickens to soft peaks. Fold into strawberry mixture. Add 1/2 cup of the crushed cookies to the mixture and fold in to combine.
- Fill 10 popsicle molds with mixture, leaving about 3/4 inch of headroom. Sprinkle remaining crushed cookies on top. Add sticks and freeze until solid. (You may have a bit of mixture left. Pour into a cup and freeze, if you like)
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for general guidance only and should not be relied upon to make personal health decisions.
Jane says
Just made these for the second time this summer!! The taste of fresh strawberries in a creamy pop is such a treat. And, we love the crunch of the cookies throughout. Thank you for this lovely recipe, Jennifer.
Jennifer says
So glad you are enjoying these, Jane! I love the fresh strawberry taste in these, too :)
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
These totally remind me of ones I used to get as a kid...but these are so much better cause they are homemade and they have yogurt! Gotta try these :) Happy Canada Day weekend, Jennifer!
Jennifer says
Thanks Dawn and Happy Canada Day weekend to you, too!
Laura | Tutti Dolci says
Gorgeous pops, I love the shortcake cookies with the creamy strawberry layer!
Jennifer says
Thanks so much, Laura :)
Milena says
These yogurt popsicles are so fun! I have got to give them a try, it is strawberry season indeed:)
Jennifer says
Thanks Milena and yes, over-flowing with strawberries here, too :)
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
Strawberry shortcake is hands down my favorite summer dessert Jennifer! I'll need to make a batch of these for sure. The shortcake cookies are a great addition to these!
Jennifer says
Thanks Mary Ann! They are great to have in the freezer. A perfect after-dinner treat :)
[email protected] says
Oooooh - I love that shortcake cookie crunch! These are so fun and super summery! :)
Jennifer says
Thanks Annie :)
sue | theviewfromgreatisland says
These are adorable ~ I love the crumbs at the bottom!
Jennifer says
Thanks Sue! The crumbs are a nice treat when you get to the end :)
Tricia @ Saving Room for Dessert says
These are wonderful Jennifer! I love popsicles and this flavor combination has been on my mind. I'm still loving strawberries down here in Virginia. Great recipe :)
Jennifer says
Thanks Tricia :)