Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Desserts 6 Popsicle Recipes to Try This Summer Who would have thought to mix maple syrup with cayenne pepper? By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 14, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: JENS MORTENSEN Freeze! Now back away from that box of same-old pops. These surprisingly easy homemade popsicle recipes prove that it's delicious—and cool—to be different. There's also a large assortment of popsicle molds out there, which means your DIY popsicle can taste delicious and look cool, too. 01 of 06 Cantaloupe Coconut Ice Pops Victor Protasio Hints of basil and lime freshen up this sweet treat—and a sprinkle of shredded coconut adds a little something extra to the final bites of this tasty popsicle. Cantaloupe Coconut Ice Pops 02 of 06 Spicy Maple Lemonade Pops Jennifer Causey Lemonade is a summer staple, but fresh red chiles take this classic icy treat to the next level. Spicy Maple Lemonade Pops 03 of 06 Vanilla Tapioca Pudding Pops Jennifer Causey If you love pudding, these homemade popsicles are for you. Their creamy texture is best achieved with an electric mixer. Vanilla Tapioca Pudding Pops 04 of 06 Tiramisu Ice Pops Victor Protasio These rich and creamy pops are made with mascarpone cheese, sugar, heavy cream, and espresso. Add rum if you'd like boozy treats, otherwise sub in vanilla extract. Tiramisu Ice Pops 05 of 06 Amaretto Sour Popsicles Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner This cocktail-on-a-stick is a bit more tart than sweet. If you want a more candy-like treat, you can adjust the quantity of simple syrup. Amaretto Sour Popsicles 06 of 06 Spicy Watermelon Margarita Ice Pops Emily Kinni Talk about frozen margaritas! These ice pops might just be the most fun way yet to consume your tequila-spiked watermelon cocktail. Spicy Watermelon Margarita Ice Pops Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit