Easy homemade Mediterranean-style popsicles featuring frozen (or fresh) raspberries (or strawberries), mascarpone cheese, French butter biscuits (Petite Beurre) and a tiny bit of sugar. Simply prepared at home in just 10 minutes time, only 4 ingredients and no ice cream machine required. Vegetarian. Kids love them.
This week, I’m sharing a quick and simple popsicle recipe that’s a hit with my whole family—even the grown-ups! These irresistible treats combine juicy berries, rich and creamy mascarpone, and a touch of crunch from cookies. Best of all, no fancy ice cream machine required.
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Behind the Bites
Popsicles are popular in Europe, though they go by various names and have slightly different cultural significance depending on the country. It is believed that popsicles were invented in 1905 in the U.S. by 11-year-old Frank Epperson, who accidentally created the frozen treat and later patented it as the “Epsicle,” then renamed “Popsicle.”
Popsicles gained popularity in Europe after World War II, particularly during the 1950s and 60s, as American food culture spread across the continent. European countries soon developed their own versions using local fruits, flavors, and ingredients, resulting in a variety of unique frozen treats that often included real juice, yogurt, or cream.
Growing up, there weren’t many popsicle brands around, but the homemade creamy ice cream sold on my way to school was an all-time favorite. I used to dream of one day owning one of those big ice cream machines myself. Yeah good times.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Berries – fresh or frozen raspberries, strawberries or blueberries.
- Mascarpone cheese – gives popsicles that creaminess.
- Sugar
- Cookies/Biscuits – I use French butter biscuits, called Petite Beurre, but any type of Oreo cookie (without the cream) can be used.
How to make Raspberry Popsicles?
1st: In a sauce pan combine berries and sugar and let cook on low heat until sugar dissolves.
2nd: Combine with mascarpone cheese and crushed biscuits, stuff the popsicle molds, freeze for a few hours and enjoy.
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Mediterranean Raspberry Popsicles (4 Ingredients)
Equipment
- 10 popsicle molds
Ingredients
- 250 g mascarpone cheese, unsweetened
- 250 g raspberries, frozen or fresh
- 100 g butter biscuits, store-bought Petit Beurre
- 2 tbsp. sugar
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine the raspberries and sugar. Place over low heat and cover with a lid. Allow the raspberries to cook and the sugar to dissolve, stirring frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom.
- Once the raspberries and sugar have cooked for approximately 10 minutes and bubbling actively, transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the mascarpone cheese and crushed butter biscuits (broken into smaller pieces) and mix thoroughly.
- Using a small spoon, fill each popsicle mold with the mixture, cover, and freeze for several hours. Enjoy!
Notes
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Excellent idea