Cool off this summer with some frozen, multi-colored pudding popsicles! My kids had a blast making these the other day.
The temps here are steadily rising. This past week, it was in the upper 90’s and even hit 103! Yikes! It’s a little much for my seven month pregnant self. 🙂
We still go out, but when we do, we like to jump in a refreshing swimming pool or sit in the shade. There will be no tans for me this time around. I will proudly sport my glow-in-the-dark skin around if it means a little more comfort. 🙂
When we head indoors again, it’s like a breath of fresh air from the heat that seems to suffocate us outside. The kids then raid the refrigerator and freezer for cool treats.
The other day, we put together some fun and colorful popsicles that provided the perfect refreshment after some play time outdoors.
This creation was a happy accident, really. I had originally wanted to make them as a festive 4th of July treat, but the colors didn’t turn out like I had hoped, as you can see. 🙂 Oh well! The taste was still fantastic, so we’re calling them “Layered Pudding Pops” instead. No harm done! In fact, only good things came of this kitchen project. The kids merrily helped stir and pour and then we all reaped the delicious benefits afterwards.
{LAYERED PUDDING POPS}
1 pkg (3.4 oz.) Jello Strawberry Creme Instant Pudding and Pie Filling, prepared
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) Vanilla Instant Pudding and Pie Filling, prepared
1 Tbsp. Jolly Rancher Blue Raspberry Gelatin, dry from the packet
Red and blue food coloring
Popsicle sticks
Prepare strawberry and vanilla pudding in separate bowls, according to package directions. Let them set up in the fridge. Divide vanilla pudding mixture in half and place in separate bowls. Leave one as is and add 1 Tbsp. Jolly Rancher Blue Raspberry Gelatin (dry from the packet) into the other bowl. Stir well and add blue food coloring, if desired, until desired color is reached. Add red food coloring to strawberry pudding to achieve a darker color, if desired. Stir.
Grab your popsicle molds and, starting with the strawberry pudding, put a few spoonfuls of it into the bottom. Tap the popsicle mold onto the counter as you go to get rid of air bubbles and even the layers out. You may need to get a paper towel and carefully clean stray drips on the mold inside before adding additional layers. Do the same with the plain vanilla pudding, followed by the blue pudding, until you get to the top of the molds. Insert popsicle sticks and freeze. To remove the popsicles easily from molds, run the mold under cold water while gently jiggling the popsicle sticks until they come free.
They were a huge hit with the kids! Enjoy and keep cool this summer!
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