The BEST Homemade Lime Popsicles

These Homemade Lime Popsicles are the perfect treat for a warm Summer day! These popsicles are easy to make and are creamy and delicious you won't want to miss out!

We are in the middle of a giant heatwave here in California. It was 105 degrees yesterday and sweltering! I am not a huge Summer person, I would much rather be wearing a sweater sitting in front of a heater but unfortunately, I have a few months left before we can get there. One of the things that help to make this miserable Summer heat tolerable is popsicles! There is nothing quite like having a cool and refreshing popsicle on a hot day. It brings me right back to my childhood. These homemade lime popsicles are so easy to make and SO refreshing! You won't want to miss out!

For some other great Summer desserts, check out this Dairy-Free Key Lime Pie, this Red, White, and Blue Pound Cake or this No-Bake Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake!

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• What Makes This Recipe So Great?
• Ingredient Notes
• Instructions
• Substitutions and Variations
• FAQ's
• Equipment
• Storage
• Top tips
• Other Great Summer Desserts
• The BEST Homemade Lime Popsicles
• Food safety

What Makes This Recipe So Great?

• These Homemade Lime Popsicles are a fun, family-friendly recipe!
• These sweet treats are perfect for birthday parties or other fun events!
• These Lime Popsicles are creamy and full of bright citrus flavor!
• These lime popsicles are easy to make and come together in just 10 minutes before freezing!

Ingredient Notes

• Limes- The lime juice and zest in these popsicles give this a bright and refreshing flavor bringing you right back to the tropics!
• Cane Sugar- Citrus juice can be pretty tart, the sugar helps to mellow out the tartness in the recipe. Make sure to use organic or vegan sugar as not all cane sugars are vegan.
• Full-Fat Coconut Milk-I really wanted to make these popsicles creamy and not icy. To make them creamy, the base is full-fat coconut milk from a can. The result is a perfectly creamy popsicle that is bursting with fresh citrus flavor.

See the recipe card for full ingredients and quantities.

Instructions

• Peel the limes and cut the peel into 1-inch strips.
• In a small saucepan, combine the coconut milk, sugar, lime juice, and lime peels, and bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved about 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
• Pour into popsicle molds and freeze until solid for 4-5 hours, depending on the size of the mold.

Hint: Adding the lime peel to the saucepan will help give the popsicles even more lime flavor!

Substitutions and Variations

• Coconut-Free - If you prefer your popsicles a little on the icier side, feel free to swap the coconut milk for water!
• Boozy - After removing from heat, stir in two shots of your favorite tequila to make these popsicles boozy!
• Orange Creamsicle - Swap the limes for orange juice and zest to turn these into dreamy orange creamsicles.

If you're feeling the heat, check out these Sugar Free Banana Popsicles for another great recipe!

FAQ's

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. See below for the equipment you will need to make this recipe.

• Saucepan
• Cutting Board
• Whisk
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Chef Knife
• Popsicle Mold

Storage

These lime popsicles will last for 8 months in the freezer. Make sure to keep them covered so they don't get freezer burn.

Other Great Summer Desserts

• Three Ingredient Banana Pudding in a Jar
• The BEST Peach Cobbler Pound Cake
• Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies
• Fruit Salad with Whipped Cream
• The Best Blackberry Lemon Bread

Food safety

• Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.