DESSERTS & TREATS

Strawberry Kefir Popsicles

Sweet strawberries and creamy Bandi Kefir freeze into a bright, fruity treat with real berry flavor in every pop. The mixture takes only minutes to prepare before the freezer does the rest.

15 minutes 6 popsicles

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Homemade Strawberry Kefir Popsicles with fresh strawberry pieces

A Creamy Frozen Treat Made with Real Fruit

Strawberry Kefir Popsicles are simple to prepare and especially refreshing on a warm day. Ripe strawberries supply vivid color and fresh fruit flavor, while Bandi Kefir creates a creamy base with a pleasant cultured tang.

Leave a few small strawberry pieces in the mixture for a handmade appearance, or blend everything until smooth for a more uniform texture. The recipe can also be adapted with raspberries, blueberries or a combination of favorite fruits.

Ingredients

4 cups plain whole-milk kefir, well chilled
1 cup cold water or sparkling mineral water
2 medium potatoes, boiled, cooled and diced
3 large eggs, hard-boiled, cooled and diced
8 ounces cooked sausage or ham, diced
1 large cucumber, diced
6 radishes, thinly sliced or diced
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon prepared mustard, optional
Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

Place the potatoes, eggs, sausage, cucumber, radishes, scallions and dill in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk the chilled kefir with the water and mustard, if using.
Pour the kefir mixture over the chopped ingredients and stir gently.
Season with salt and pepper. Add more cold water if you prefer a thinner soup.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and serve very cold with extra dill.

Tips for Best Results

Choose ripe, flavorful strawberries for the best taste and color.
Leave a little room at the top of each mold because the mixture expands.
Freeze the popsicles for at least six hours or overnight.
Run the molds briefly under warm water to release the popsicles gently.

Serving and Storage

Serve the popsicles directly from the freezer. Keep them in their molds or transfer the frozen pops to an airtight freezer container with parchment between them to prevent sticking.