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 Strawberry Shortcake Yogurt Popsicles
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.
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Strawberry Shortcake Yogurt Popsicles
These refreshing popsicles are perfect for a Summer after-dinner treat. With fresh strawberries, yogurt, a touch of cream and chunks of shortcake cookie, they are a delicious treat. You will need a popsicle mold of some sort with sticks. If you don't have a popsicle mold, try plastic cups and popsicle sticks!
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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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.
So glad you are enjoying these, Jane! I love the fresh strawberry taste in these, too :)
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!
Thanks Dawn and Happy Canada Day weekend to you, too!
Gorgeous pops, I love the shortcake cookies with the creamy strawberry layer!
Thanks so much, Laura :)
These yogurt popsicles are so fun! I have got to give them a try, it is strawberry season indeed:)
Thanks Milena and yes, over-flowing with strawberries here, too :)
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!
Thanks Mary Ann! They are great to have in the freezer. A perfect after-dinner treat :)
Oooooh – I love that shortcake cookie crunch! These are so fun and super summery! :)
Thanks Annie :)
These are adorable ~ I love the crumbs at the bottom!
Thanks Sue! The crumbs are a nice treat when you get to the end :)
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 :)
Thanks Tricia :)