These Balsamic Strawberry with Basil Popsicles are a sweet and tangy summer treat!
Holy moly it’s been a scorcher for the last few days! I feel like I’m in a constant state of sweat! UGH!
When it gets above 90° there’s only one sensible thing to do in the kitchen. Break out the popsicle mold and start making popsicles! Are you with me?
I first tried balsamic strawberries a few years back. I have to say, I was a bit skeptical at first, but it was love at first bite. I was at a local restaurant and they served them with fresh basil and vanilla ice cream. Sweet, yet tangy and oh so refreshing.
You won’t even break a sweat making these pops. They’re easier than easy.
Just chop your strawberries and let them marinate in the sugar and balsamic vinegar. Then it’s off to the blender with some water and lemon juice. Puree. and then add your basil and pulse a few times. Pour into your molds and freeze.
I bet you’ll love the refreshingly tangy taste of these popsicles. They’re the perfect cool summer treat.
A Few Cook’s Notes for Balsamic Strawberry with Basil Popsicles Recipe:
I use a Norpro Popsicle Mold from Target. HERE is the link.
The amount of popsicles will depend on your mold. My mold made seven popsicles.
When you add the basil to the strawberry mixture, just pulse a few times, so you’ll still see small pieces of the basil in the popsicle.
I found 2/3 cup of sugar for this recipe was perfect because the strawberries were already nice and sweet. Taste test as you go along, and if you feel you need more add some.
Keeping it short and sweet today folks. If you’re looking for more delicious summer popsicles, try my Piña Colada Popsicles, my Raspberry Peach Popsicles and my Bourbon-White Peach Popsicles.
Stay cool! Enjoy!
Balsamic Strawberry with Basil Popsicles
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 2 cups strawberries, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 cup water
- 8 basil leaves, juilienned
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, toss the strawberries with the balsamic vinegar and sugar. Let the strawberries marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- To a blender, add the strawberries and their juices, the lemon juice and water. Blend on high speed for 30 seconds or until pureed smooth. Add the basil leaves and pulse just a few times, so you can still see tiny pieces of basil.
- Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and place in freezer. After about 1 hours, or when the pops are partially frozen, insert sticks. Freeze until solid, at least 4 hours.
It has been hot hot hot!! But, I was listening to the weather dude yesterday and he said statistically yesterday was the hottest day of the summer and the weather starts to slowly cool down from there (not sure if this was just for NC or nationwide though?). Well, here’s to hoping the weather follows historical statistics! ;) If not, we ALWAYS have these beauties to cool off with! Strawberry and balsamic is such a yummy combination, and using it in a popsicle is BRILLIANT! Plus you added basil?! Umm YUMMMM!!! Pinning to try! Cheers, Mare!
Yes! Hope it cools down! If not, you’ll see me munching on a few of these in the meantime Chey!
It’s been really hot here too. And kind of humid, which is gross. . .These beauties would be a great way to beat the heat though! Yum!
Stay cool and enjoy a popsicle Kelsie!
It’s been hot here too the past week or so…no complaints though because it only lasts for a short period of time so have to enjoy it while we can! These pops would be the perfect answer! Love that combo and the colour is stunning! Pinned! Have a wonderful weekend! XOXO
Thanks so much for pinning Dawn! Enjoy the sun!
Okay….this makes me all sorts of happy! For one – beautiful! Had to get that out right out of the gate! And two – refreshing! Everything we want in a delicious popsicle! Stay cool, my friend!
Thanks Annie! You’re the BEST! Happy weekend!
What a pleasant surprise ! Perfect for the heat wave we have over here too ! Thank you !
Enjoy! Happy weekend!
It’s been a long time since I made popsicles. I want to go out and buy the molds just so I can make these refreshing looking popsicles. I could just use paper cups and tongue depressor so I don’t need to buy the molds. Pinned!
I like using paper cups for the molds sometimes too Gerlinde! I hope you give these a try! The flavor is fabulous!
I could totally use these popsicles here! HOT, HOT, HOT – and it doesn’t seem to be cooling down at all. I have never tried strawberries with balsamic and basil. I will need to give these a try! Stay cool!
You will love the flavor combo Kathy! It’s so refreshing!
Love this delicious combo of flavors, Mary Ann… any way to eat fresh strawberries makes me happy! No doubt, it’s been hot here too. I’ve been eating so many salads and turning on the oven only happens if there’s something I reaaally want like pizza or muffins! lol! Looks like you’re finding ways to stay cool though. Delicious pops!!
Oooooh, I just love this flavor combo Traci! It’s so incredibly refreshing! I’ll turn the oven on for pizza or muffins too!
I’m with you! It’s super hot (and humid – not used to humidity here!) here too. Love these flavors, and they look so refreshing!
I’m loving them Natasha! Happy Friday! Stay cool!
Literally all my favorite summer flavors!
Mine too Jennifer!
wow love the flavor combo!!! I need to break out my popsicle molds for this one!
Yahoo! You’ll love them Alice!
Wow! These are fabulous. Strawberry, balsamic and basil is such a great combination :)
I’m really enjoying it Jennifer! Happy Friday!
These look so good! I have to get them in my freezer asap!
Hope you enjoy them Kevin!
It’s been sweltering here too and boy would I love one these popsicles right now! You’ve combined a few of my favorite flavors in to one gorgeous frozen treat!
I guess we’ll all be complaining when it gets colder, so I’m thinking it’s best to enjoy the heat while we can right?! Happy weekend Marissa!
Such pretty pops (and the perfect way to beat the heat!). I love these summery flavors!
The flavors can’t be beat Laura! I’m addicted! Happy weekend!
These look amazing and about the only thing I feel like eating right now. LOVE the flavor combination!
Perfect for summer, right?! Happy Friday Chris!
These popsicles look so delicious, Mary Ann. It’s boiling hot here so one right now would be perfect. I love the mix of sweet strawberries with the balsamic vinegar – it must give it a real kick. The color is gorgeous too!
The sweet and tangy flavors of these pops are so refreshing Geraldine! Perfect for the heat we’re all experiencing right now! Give them a go and stay cool!
You are the new popsicle queen. These are amazing!
Ha! Thanks Matt!