Cappuccino Popsicles Recipe – Sharmis Passions

Cappuccino Popsicle is a tasty cool bar made by freezing a blend of coffee decoction and condensed milk in moulds. Cappuccino Popsicles are a surprise treat for the family after weekend and holiday lunch and fairly simple to make.

This is a great option for mid day delight because it give you the taste of cappuccino in cold form. It take just 20 minutes to prepare and then you freeze it overnight. It is an amazing popsicle to regular tea or coffee or juices and tastes really nice.

About Cappuccino Popsicles

Cappuccino Popsicle is made using instant coffee, water, condensed milk and sugar. These ingredients come together to make a cold treat that feels like cappuccino when you eat it. The coffee gives strong flavour and the condensed milk makes it creamy and smooth.

The coffee decoction is the base for everything. When you boil water with coffee powder and reduce it, it becomes concentrated and strong. This gives the popsicles the real taste. The condensed milk makes it feel creamy and smooth instead of icy.

Sugar adds sweetness but not too much because condensed milk already have sweetness. The balance between coffee and milk is important. If you add too much coffee it becomes bitter and if too little you can’t taste it. It tastes like real cappuccino but in popsicle form. 

I make cappuccino popsicles because my family loves coffee but also want something cold and refreshing. I serve it after lunch during summer and everyone enjoy it.

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Cappuccino Popsicles Ingredients

• Water – I use water to make coffee decoction. You boil it with coffee powder and let it reduce so it becomes concentrated and strong.
• Instant coffee powder – I add heaped teaspoon for flavour. Use good quality coffee powder because it makes big difference in taste. 
• Condensed milk – I use condensed milk for creaminess. It makes the popsicles smooth and creamy instead of just icy and hard.
• Sugar – I add sugar for sweetness. It balances the bitter taste of coffee nicely. Don’t add too much because condensed milk is already sweet.

How to make Cappuccino Popsicles Step by Step

1.To a sauce pan – add water and instant coffee powder. Boil till it reduces to almost half(around 1 and ¾ cups). Switch off.

2.Now add sugar to it. Mix well

3.Add condensed milk to it and mix well. Cool down completely.

4.Add it to popsicle moulds. Close with lid.

5.Freeze for 6 to 8 hours. I freeze it overnight, next day show the moulds under running tap water, gently pull out the popsicles and serve immediately.

Serve chilled!

Expert Tips

• Decoction – I boil water with coffee powder and let it reduce to half. This gives the popsicles strong taste like real cappuccino. Don’t skip this step.
• Cool completely – I cool the mixture down before adding to moulds.
• Mix everything well – I mix sugar and condensed milk properly so no lumps form. Everything should be smooth and combined well before freezing.
• Fill moulds carefully – I pour the mixture into moulds slowly and carefully. Leave little space at top because it expands slightly when freezing. Close with lid so that nothing spills.
• Freeze overnight – I freeze for 6 to 8 hours but overnight is better. This makes sure they freeze completely and solid all the way through.
• Release from moulds easy – I hold moulds under running tap water for few seconds. This helps them slide out easy. Pull gently so that they don’t break.

Serving and Storage

Serve this popsicles chilled and fresh from the freezer. They taste best when you eat them right away while they are still cold. Store in freezer in airtight container and they stay good for 2 to 3 weeks. You can make big batch and keep them ready for sudden guests.

FAQS

1. Can I use brewed coffee?

Yes you can use strong brewed coffee but instant coffee is easier and gives consistent flavour.

2. How strong should the coffee taste?

It should taste like cappuccino coffee flavour should be strong.

3. Can I use regular milk?

No condensed milk is important because it give creaminess. Regular milk won’t work and texture will be different.

4. How long to freeze?

It needs to freeze for upto 6 to 8 hours minimum but overnight is better. 

5. Can I add chocolate chips?

Yes you can add chocolate chips for crunch and chocolaty taste. 

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