Strawberry Vanilla Frozen Pops

1. 1

   Mash the strawberries in a large bowl with a potato masher or a fork.

2. 2

   Transfer to a large nonstick skillet along with the sugar and lemon juice and boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer to a bowl and freeze, uncovered, until cold (about 10 minutes).

4. 4

   Transfer the ice cream to a microwave safe bowl and heat at 30 percent power in 10-second intervals, stirring until softened, about 50 seconds total.

5. 5

   Spread even in a 9x13 inch-baking dish and freeze while strawberry mixture chills.

6. 6

   Dollop tablespoons of the strawberry mixture all over the ice cream then swirl it gently through the ice cream with a spoon.

7. 7

   Spoon into molds (or paper cups like I did) and add wooden Popsicle sticks.

8. 8

   I used the wide craft sticks.

9. 9

   I let the pops freeze for about 20 minutes before I put the sticks inches Freeze until firm, about an hour and a half, or up to 4 days covered.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.