Ice cream is great, but—and we're not trying to throw down any gauntlets here—ice pops are unequivocally awesome. Ice cream melts fast. Ice pops don't—better for savoring lick by lick. Ice cream, unless it's on a cone, isn't portable. You can take ice pops wherever you might meander—upstairs, downstairs, outside, poolside. Plus, ice pops don't require an ice cream maker—just some molds and sticks. They're as easy as one, two, freeze. Here are 8 ice pop recipes that stick it to summer.
Roasted Banana Paletas by Nicholas Day
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Fudgesicles by Alice Medrich
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Blackberry, Rosemary, and Yogurt Ice Pops by Amanda Hesser
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Strawberry, Rhubarb, and Lime Ice Pops by Isadora
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Picolé de Milho Verde (Corn Pop) by meraviglia
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Mango Lassisicles by Nicholas Day
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Homemade Berry Rocket Pops by Ashley McLaughlin
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Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Pops by Jestei
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Photos by James Ransom, Bobbi Lin, and Ashley McLaughlin
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