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    Home » Desserts » Creamy Coffee Popsicles

    Creamy Coffee Popsicles

    Jul 13, 2022 · by Valentina · 12 Comments

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    Coffee popsicles are, simply put, amazing! They taste like rich, creamy coffee ice cream. Skip a mug and have one for breakfast, or they're a delightful dessert or snack on a warm or hot day. And this sophisticated popsicle is perfect for casual summer entertaining.Cream-colored ceramic mug with coffee beans and a coffee popsicle sticking out of the top.

    Coffee is delicious in all sorts of forms . . . .

    • In a cozy mug with cream.
    • Whipped to perfection inside a cake.
    • Blended into a rich crunchy cookie.
    • In a chocolatey brownie.
    • Or in a frozen pie.
    • And now a creamy coffee popsicle makes the list!

    I've been perfecting all of my recipes with coffee for years, and this simple three-ingredient recipe is nothing short of dreamy.

    So if you're a coffee lover like me, you're in for a truly scrumptious treat.

    This recipe is fantastic because from it you can make popsicles, ice cubes and drinks.

    Cream-colored ceramic mug with coffee beans and a coffee popsicle with a bite taken out of its corner sticking out of the top.

    Ingredients


    • instant espresso powder (So technically, you could call these Espresso Popsicles. Espresso powder is made from darkly roasted coffee beans.)
    • sweetened condensed milk
    • milk (whole, low-fat or non-fat)

    How to Make Creamy Coffee Popsicles


    (More detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.)

    - In a large pitcher (or bowl), combine espresso powder with sweetened condensed milk and regular milk. Whisk until smooth.Creamy coffee mixture in a pyrex measuring glass with a whisk.

    - Pour the mixture into 6 (4-ounce) popsicle molds and freeze overnight. Popsicles molds fill with creamy coffee mixture.

    Recipe Tips and Substitutions


    • When you want to release the popsicles from their molds, be sure to run them under hot water for a at least a few seconds. The sweetened condensed milk makes them a bit harder to release than fruit juice popsicles.
    • My favorite instant espresso is Medaglia D'Oro. You can almost always find this (or other brands) at a large grocery store. If you can't find it, you can substitute it with instant coffee, but use about 50% more so the flavor is as strong as the espresso powder.
    • I've made these with both low-fat and non-fat milk, and both work well, so choose what you like.

    If you’re a coffee lover, these coffee popsicles are a must to add to your collection.

    More sweet recipes with coffee:

    • Espresso Chocolate Sauce
    • Kahlúa Espresso Gelato
    • Kona Coffee Kahlúa Brownies
    • Upside Down Fresh Fig Coffee Cake
    • No-Bake Espresso Ganache Cheesecake

    Savory recipes with coffee:

    • Grilled Coffee Balsamic Flank Steak
    • Sous Vide Pork Tenderloin with Coffee Rub
    Cream-colored ceramic mug with coffee beans and a coffee popsicle sticking out of the top.

    Creamy Coffee Popsicles

    Valentina K. Wein
    Coffee popsicles are, simply put, amazing! They taste like rich, creamy coffee ice cream. Skip a mug and have one for breakfast, or they’re a delightful dessert or snack on a warm or hot day.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Freezing Time 6 hours hrs
    Total Time 6 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 243 kcal

    Equipment

    • popsicle molds

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
    • 1½ cups milk (whole, low-fat or non-fat)
    • 3⅓ tablespoons instant espresso powder

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium-sized mixing bowl or large pitcher (at least 1 quart), combine the sweetened condensed milk with the milk and espresso powder. Whisk until it's smooth.
    • Pour the mixture into 6 (4-ounce) popsicle molds and freeze for at least 6 hours, and ideally overnight.

    NOTES

    Calorie count is only an estimate.

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 243kcal
    Keywords coffee recipes, best frozen desserts
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Aimee

      July 09, 2013 at 11:02 pm

      I'm going to go buy some popsicle molds TODAY so I can make these!

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 13, 2013 at 2:11 am

        Aimée, I so happy you got to have one of these!! xo

        Reply
    2. Sherri @The Well Floured Kitchen

      July 10, 2013 at 11:32 am

      These look super refreshing! I can't wait to try them. Thanks for the idea 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 13, 2013 at 2:11 am

        Thanks so much, Sherri. Hope you enjoy them! 🙂

        Reply
    3. sippitysup

      July 10, 2013 at 9:47 pm

      I'm embarrassed to admit this but I don't drink coffee. (But I'd eat these pops!) GREG

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 13, 2013 at 2:18 am

        I still like you. 😉

        Reply
    4. David

      July 12, 2013 at 11:02 pm

      I feel like Greg and I need to start a support group for non coffee drinkers! But, like him, I would eat these in a heartbeat! Makes me wonder if they would work for cocoa, too! Happy weekend!

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 13, 2013 at 2:29 am

        David, you could add a few tablespoons of melted, unsweetened chocolate instead of the espresso -- and use mini choc chips instead of the espresso beans. Yum! (Do you drink tea?) 🙂

        Reply
    5. Bijouxs

      July 14, 2013 at 4:35 pm

      Wow Valentina, these look perfectly yummy for keeping cool this summer! ~Bijouxs

      Reply
      • valentina

        June 24, 2016 at 11:38 am

        Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Dawn

      July 15, 2022 at 4:28 am

      5 stars
      No doubt, these are in my future! Love how few ingredients there are (and I happen to have all of them!). Coffee flavoured food is so good and given the nice, sunny weather we're having lately, one of these would be much appreciated. I already know I'm gonna love them!!

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 19, 2022 at 4:31 pm

        Thanks so much, Dawn! Hope you love. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply

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