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30 Cooling Ice Pop Recipes to Beat the Summer Heat

Whether you're a fudge pop person, a fruit pop person, or an exclusively boozy pop person, we have all the frozen desserts on sticks you need right here. And, in case you need them,here's the sticksto put them on.

ByThe Epicurious Editors

July 4, 2018

30 Cooling Ice Pop Recipes to Beat the Summer Heat

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks

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3-Ingredient Creamy Coconut-Lime Ice Pops

These refreshing pops blend two kinds of coconut for an extra rich, creamy flavor, and lime zest lends a lovely floral note.

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova

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Frosé (Frozen Rosé) Ice Pops

There's no better way to celebrate warm, sunny days than by sharing these fruity rosé wine ice pops with friends.

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone

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Breakfast Yogurt Pops with Fruit and Granola

Adults and kids alike will love waking up to these fruit-studded, high-protein, low-sugar yogurt pops.

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Molly Baz

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3-Ingredient Fudge Pops

When you're ready to serve, dip each pop mold in cold (not hot) water to help loosen the pops.

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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars

These brightly hued pops pack a double dose of berry flavor from their creamy centers and buttery crumb coatings.

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Photo by David A. Land, food styling by Carrie Purcell, prop styling by Alyssa Pagano

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Peaches and Crema Paleta Pops

The classic combination of peaches and cream takes a trip south of the border in these cinnamon-spiked ice pops.

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Photo by Jeff Luker

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Avocado-Lime Ice Pops

Avocado makes these citrusy, dairy-free ice pops wonderfully creamy and rich.

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Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

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Cinnamon Swirl Vanilla Ice Cream Bars

Press a popsicle stick into these bars before coating them in the almond butter–coconut oil shell to turn them into a ice cream pop.

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Leigh Beisch

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Balsamic-Strawberry Pops

A splash or balsamic vinegar and a bit of black pepper actually accentuate the sweetness of the strawberries.

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Photo by Catherine McCord

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Strawberry Yogurt Ice Pops

There's no shame in having one of these honey-sweetened strawberry-yogurt pops for a quick weekday breakfast.

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Photo by Juco

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Lime and Grapefruit Daiquiri Ice Pops

Refreshing and a little bit inebriating; if you've got kids running around, pick up a box of Rocket Pops so there's no confusion!

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Chris Gentile

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Frozen Lemon Pie Pops

A blend of just four ingredients, these frozen pops are irresistibly creamy, with a sweet and tangy taste.

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Christian Weber

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Blackberry, Honey and Yogurt Pops

These deep, dark pops, sweetened with honey, are sure to be a crowd favorite.

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Photo by Romulo Yanes

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Strawberry-Vanilla Swirled Frozen Pops

These ice cream pops rely on store-bought pints, so they're easy to make when the craving hits.

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Photo by Victoria Pearson

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Honeydew Lime Popsicles

The yield for these pops depends on the size of your molds — you could use anything from paper cups to store-bought specialty molds.

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Photo by Kimberley Hasselbrink

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Summer Berry-Coconut Milk Ice Pops

A pinch of ground cardamom adds a surprising twist to these coconut milk ice pops.

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Photo by Romulo Yanes

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Watermelon Margarita Ice Pops

Round out these tequila pops with sweet watermelon and tart lime juice.

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Lis Parsons

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Tropical Rainbow

These layered pops are just for the adults—each fruity layer is spiked with a different alcohol.

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Marcus Nilsson

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Gingery Watermelon Paletas

Adding Greek yogurt to the base keeps these pops from being too icy.

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Ditte Isager

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Apricot Rice Pudding Pops

Dried apricots add color and chew to these creamy Thai-flavored pops.

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Christopher Testani

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Cucumber-Lime Paletas

Freshly grated ginger adds a bit of heat to these cooling ice pops.

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Chris Court

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Strawberry and Cranberry Popsicles

Slices of strawberries dot these pretty pink treats.

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Lis Parsons

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Irish Coffee Pops

Can't find coffee essence to mix into these popsicles?Cold-brew concentrateor coffee liqueur make fine substitutes.

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Photo by Romulo Yanes

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Mint Caipirinha Ice Pops

Inspired by Brazil's national drink, these boozy popsicles are made with cachaça, lime juice, and mint.

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Leigh Beisch

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Raspberry-Vanilla Parfait Pops

Layers of raspberry puree and vanilla yogurt make for one nice looking pop.

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Christopher Testani

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Raspberry-Melon Paletas

Pureed cantaloupe lends its delicate hue to these coral-colored pops.

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Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott

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Boozy Concord-Grape Ice Pops

If you want boozier pops, increase the gin to 1/3 cup. They will still freeze but not quite as hard, and they will get slushy quickly once unmolded.

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Christopher Testani

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Blackberry-Tarragon Paletas

Yes, they're that good.

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Jennifer May

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Yellow Watermelon & Mint Pops

Feel free to swap in another fresh herb, like basil or tarragon, for the mint in these bright pops.

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Catherine McCord

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Fruity Lemonade Ice Pops

Studded with fresh fruit, these lemony ice pops are the perfect kid-friendly treat.

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3-Ingredient Creamy Coconut-Lime Ice Pops

Frosé (Frozen Rosé) Ice Pops

Breakfast Yogurt Pops with Fruit and Granola

3-Ingredient Fudge Pops

Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars

Peaches and Crema Paleta Pops

Avocado-Lime Ice Pops

Cinnamon Swirl Vanilla Ice Cream Bars

Balsamic-Strawberry Pops

Strawberry Yogurt Ice Pops

Lime and Grapefruit Daiquiri Ice Pops

Frozen Lemon Pie Pops

Blackberry, Honey and Yogurt Pops

Strawberry-Vanilla Swirled Frozen Pops

Honeydew Lime Popsicles

Summer Berry-Coconut Milk Ice Pops

Watermelon Margarita Ice Pops

Tropical Rainbow

Gingery Watermelon Paletas

Apricot Rice Pudding Pops

Cucumber-Lime Paletas

Strawberry and Cranberry Popsicles

Irish Coffee Pops

Mint Caipirinha Ice Pops

Raspberry-Vanilla Parfait Pops

Raspberry-Melon Paletas

Boozy Concord-Grape Ice Pops

Blackberry-Tarragon Paletas

Yellow Watermelon & Mint Pops

Fruity Lemonade Ice Pops