During the summer it seems like popsicles are a huge part of our lives. We eat them everyday. They are a fun and cool snack when the kids are playing hard in the back yard. Last year I bought some cute popsicle molds from IKEA and hadn’t ever used them, so I decided to make a quick batch of Kool-Aid popsicles.
To make these “princess” popsicles, I just chose to use pink and purple colored kool-aid. I made some with purple on the top and some with pink on the top.
We kind of messed up a bit and had to come up with an alternate method, but I will give some tips along the way of how yours can turn out better.
- Pour the top color of kool-aid into the molds a little less than half way.
- Stick in the freezer for about 2 1/2 hours.
- At this point the popsicles won’t be completely frozen, but it is a good time to pour the second color on top and shove the sticks in. There will probably be some color spilling, but it should be ok.
- Freeze overnight or at least 4 more hours.
We let the first color freeze too much and couldn’t get the sticks in so we put foil on top and poked the sticks through the foil to stand upright so they would freeze in the bottom color.
It worked out ok – we just had some wonky sticks that weren’t straight, but hey, it all tastes the same! These were very fun to eat and the kids loved them!! Next time we will make “monster popsicles” for my son with blue and green.
Sandy Cain says
I love this 2-tone effect. It’s like having 2 popsicles in one! (I remember something like this from ymy childhood). BTW, somebody told me if you run the end of the sticks under hot water for a second, the whole process is easier.
June S. says
These look really good for the kid’s to help make. And I bet they are tasty too.
Richard Hicks says
Popsicles are one of my fav. this time of year. The 2 tone adds more excitement to them for sure and easy to do
Kristina L says
Sun Screen is a must must have! We have a little park water park down the street from our house, my boys love it!
bianca roman says
this was the best part about growing up! i remember my mom using the ‘tupperware’ molds for ours. i can’t wait to do these with my son. and who doesn’t love kook-aid! thanks for the tips as well <3
johanna guerra says
is a very good idea, I love popsicles, perfect for this summer season, will try to make some for my child in blue and red yumiii
thank you very much for sharing
alejandra castro says
this sounds so cool! and in this really hot summer they’re going to be great!