Want an indulgent treat that’s a little bit healthy too? Then look no further than these Chocolate-covered Strawberry Frozen Yogurt Pops. They’re the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and creamy. Making these treats is surprisingly simple. First, you’ll need to melt chocolate to form edible cups, which are then filled with a homemade strawberry yogurt mixture. No fancy molds are needed, you simply use plastic cups, which are cut away after the yogurt mixture is frozen. Once frozen, you have a tasty, hand-held dessert. Best of all? You only need a handful of ingredients: chocolate, strawberries, yogurt, and a touch of honey!
While chocolate cups for frozen treats are a new idea, popsicles have been enjoyed for a long time. Traditionally, popsicles are frozen treats on a stick made from water, juice, or cream. Unlike ice cream, they're solid and not churned. Their story starts with an 11-year-old named Frank Epperson in 1905 when he accidentally left a soda drink outside with a stick in it, and it froze overnight. This became the first popsicle. They were originally called "Epsicles" but were later renamed "Popsicles."
Popsicles are popular because they're simple, refreshing, and great for hot weather. The rise of chocolate cups filled with strawberry frozen yogurt is a perfect example of how traditional flavors can be presented in new and creative ways. The combination of the crisp chocolate shell, the creamy frozen yogurt, and the sweet-tartness of the strawberries creates a multi-sensory experience.
You can add a small amount of shortening or coconut oil to the melted chocolate to help it stay fluid longer.
Gently warming the outside of the glass with your hands can help loosen the chocolate.
Definitely! White chocolate will create a sweeter and milder flavor profile.
Greek yogurt is a popular choice for its thick and creamy texture. However, you can also use regular yogurt.
Absolutely! Try adding raspberries, blueberries, or mango for a flavor twist.
Yes, you can use maple syrup, agave nectar, or sugar as alternatives.
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Store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.
Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.
Pour melted chocolate into clean, empty glasses,
Pour melted chocolate into clean, empty glasses,
Rotate the glass to coat the inside evenly.
Rotate the glass to coat the inside evenly.
Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts inside the chocolate-coated glasses.
Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts inside the chocolate-coated glasses.
Freeze for 20 minutes.
Freeze for 20 minutes.
Blend strawberries in a food processor until smooth.
Blend strawberries in a food processor until smooth.
Combine blended strawberries with yogurt and honey in a bowl, mixing well.
Combine blended strawberries with yogurt and honey in a bowl, mixing well.
Remove chocolate-coated glasses from the freezer. Fill the glasses with the strawberry yogurt mixture.
Remove chocolate-coated glasses from the freezer. Fill the glasses with the strawberry yogurt mixture.
Sprinkle with additional chopped hazelnuts.
Sprinkle with additional chopped hazelnuts.
Insert ice cream sticks into the center of each glass.
Insert ice cream sticks into the center of each glass.
Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving. Remove the plastic glass and serve.
Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving. Remove the plastic glass and serve.