Balsamic Fig Yogurt Popsicles

August 17, 2016 18 Comments

To say that it has been hot here lately would be a huge understatement. I have been singing the praises and expressing thanks in any way I could think of for the invention of air conditioning. To help beat the heat, I needed to make an amazing frozen delight. So I came up with these gorgeous balsamic fig yogurt popsicles, which were packed with my beloved Mediterranean flavors!

First, I roasted the figs to form the base of the balsamic fig yogurt popsicles. That little step made them so incredibly tender and flavorful! They roasted in the most delectable mixture of honey, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, and just a little salt. The lemon zest and salt kept the mixture from becoming too sweet!
First, I roasted the figs to form the base of the balsamic fig yogurt popsicles. That little step made them so incredibly tender and flavorful! They roasted in the most delectable mixture of honey, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest, and just a little salt. The lemon zest and salt kept the mixture from becoming too sweet!
Once the figs roasted and completely cooled, it was time to make the creamy mixture for the balsamic fig yogurt popsicles. All I did was combine the fig mixture, including the lovely juices, with yogurt, almond milk and vanilla in my food processor. Then I pureed it until it was luscious and smooth.
Once the figs roasted and completely cooled, it was time to make the creamy mixture for the balsamic fig yogurt popsicles. All I did was combine the fig mixture, including the lovely juices, with yogurt, almond milk and vanilla in my food processor. Then I pureed it until it was luscious and smooth.
After that, it was just a matter of scooping that luscious mixture into molds. I found a set for a very reasonable price on Amazon here. The amount of mixture I made was perfect for filling the 6 molds to the brim. I could have also just used large paper cups with popsicle sticks and yielded more!
After that, it was just a matter of scooping that luscious mixture into molds. I found a set for a very reasonable price on Amazon here. The amount of mixture I made was perfect for filling the 6 molds to the brim. I could have also just used large paper cups with popsicle sticks and yielded more!

The balsamic fig yogurt popsicles needed to freeze for at least 5 hours, but I let them freeze overnight to be safe. It worked out perfectly so that I could try one during the worst of the midday heat! Oh my goodness, these babies were special. They were so creamy from the yogurt and milk. That gorgeous fig mixture cut right through it though to make it all work together gloriously. It was the perfect summer treat! Enjoy, and stay cool friends!

Balsamic Fig Yogurt Popsicles
Balsamic Fig Yogurt Popsicles
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Balsamic Fig Yogurt Popsicles
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Balsamic Fig Yogurt Popsicles
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
5 hrs 45 mins
 

These balsamic fig yogurt popsicles are such an amazing, creamy frozen treat! They have so much flavor to beat the summer heat. 

Course: Dessert
Keyword: Balsamic Fig Yogurt Popsicles, Popsicles
Servings: 6 popsicles
Calories: 158 kcal
Author: Jeanie and Lulu's Kitchen
Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh figs trimmed and halved
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 whole lemon zested
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 1/2 cups plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 and get out an 8 x 8 baking tray. Combine the figs, honey, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest and salt in the baking tray and stir it all together well to make sure the figs are coated. Roast the figs for 30 minutes, until completely tender. Take them out and let them cool completely. There will be a thick layer of flavorful juice to go with them!
  2. While the figs cool, set up a food processor or blender and combine the yogurt, almond milk and vanilla in its bowl. Add in the figs with all of the juices once they are cooled. Run the processor until it is a thick puree. Fill 6 large popsicle molds to the brim with the mixture and get them into the freezer to set for at least 5 hours. The mixture could also be molded into paper cups with popsicle sticks inserted. Once they are set enjoy them for a cooling treat!
Nutrition Facts
Balsamic Fig Yogurt Popsicles
Amount Per Serving (1 popsicle)
Calories 158 Calories from Fat 34
% Daily Value*
Fat 3.8g6%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 51mg2%
Potassium 309mg9%
Carbohydrates 26.2g9%
Fiber 2.8g12%
Sugar 22.9g25%
Protein 7.1g14%
Calcium 70mg7%
Iron 0.5mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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18 thoughts on “Balsamic Fig Yogurt Popsicles”

  9. What a fun mix of flavors to make into a popsicle! It’s definitely about to be popsicle season here in Florida. I need to try these!

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