Root Beer Popsicles

These Root Beer Popsicles evoke the essence of a classic root beer float, with only 2 ingredients -- a refreshing treat perfect for a warm summer day!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Canadian

Prep Time 10

Chilling Time 10

Total Time 10 10

Servings popsicles

Calories 61kcal

Author Michelle

Ingredients

Vanilla ice cream layer:

½ C (125ml) vanilla ice cream softened

Root beer layer:

1 can (355ml) root beer
⅔ C (160ml) vanilla ice cream softened

Instructions

Make the vanilla layer:

Soften the vanilla ice cream at room temperature (or in the microwave).
Pour 1 tablespoon (15ml) into each popsicle mold.
Freeze for 2-3 hours, until firm.

Prepare root beer layer:

In the meantime, open the can or bottle of root beer soda and let it sit in the refrigerator.
After a few hours, pour root beer into a large measuring cup.
Whisk in a little (about 2 Tbsp) vanilla ice cream into the root beer, and remove excess foam and bubbles with a spoon.
Continue to stir in the ice cream, a little bit at a time.
Once all the vanilla ice cream has been incorporated into the root beer, remove the popsicle molds from the freezer and stir and pour the root beer mixture into the molds.
Add the popsicle mold cover and insert the popsicle sticks.
Freeze for 6-8 hours, until solid.
Once fully frozen, remove the popsicles from the molds and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Either leave the popsicles to warm up at room temperature for a few minutes before removing, or run the molds under warm water to help with releasing.

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