You’re only 4 simple ingredients away from enjoying this delicious cherry recipe — cherry vanilla ice pops, to be exact! These frozen fruit pops will be your go-to treat when you want to cool down this summer!
When you think of cherry recipes, what do you normally think of? For me, it’s usually pie or smoothies (this cherry smoothie bowl is always a popular choice in our home).
When I have fresh cherries on hand, though, they don’t usually make it to any recipe. They go straight from the fridge into my mouth, LOL.
Today I’m bringing you these yummy perfect-for-the-season cherry ice pops. So easy and so delicious!
These fruit ice pops take minutes to whip up and the hardest part is waiting for them to freeze. But, trust me, it’ll be worth it!
Why We Love These Fruit Ice Pops
- These ice pops are made with only 4 ingredients.
- The recipe is prepped in minutes.
- It’s a great homemade treat to enjoy during the warmer months.
- Of course, they taste delicious!
Tips to Make This Yummy Cherry Recipe
- I used vanilla almond milk in this recipe. If you prefer to use regular milk or regular almond milk, that’s okay too, but they won’t have as much vanilla flavour. I totally recommend the vanilla almond milk, though if you can get your hands on it.
- If you don’t have vanilla almond milk, add a little more vanilla extract. It’s better to add a little at a time (drops) and taste before freezing.
- For this cherry recipe, I used frozen pitted cherries. You should be able to easily find in the frozen fruit section of your supermarket.
- I didn’t add any extra sugar to these ice pops. For me the flavour was sweet enough. However, if you like things a little sweeter, add maple syrup to taste.
Not only do these cherry vanilla ice pops taste fabulous (I mean, really good), the colour is just so stunning, don’t ya think?
More Frozen Treats
Hope you love these cherry pops as much as we do! They’re great on a summer day!
If you make this yummy cherry recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!
Cherry Vanilla Ice Pops
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen cherries, pitted
- 1 cup vanilla almond milk, or regular almond milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extra
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a food processor and process until combined and smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes or so.
- Carefully pour mixture into ice pop molds (this recipe yields 5 (5 ounce) pops). Freeze for 4 to 6 hours or until firm.Note: If your pop mold is larger or smaller, the quantity of ice pops you yield may vary.
- When ready to enjoy, run ice pops under warm water for a few seconds to release from the mold. Serve and enjoy!
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Lily {Gastro Senses}
These popsicles look so delicious! Wish I had one right now!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Lily! I’d share if I could 😉
Lizzy
I pretty much eat my weight in cherries during cherry season. This looks like a delicious way to consumer more cherries! Can’t wait to try!
Girl Heart Food
I know what ya mean!! Thanks Lizzy! Hope you love them 🙂
Cathy
I love real food treats like this! Your photos are beautiful, too!
Girl Heart Food
Me too! Thank you so much, Cathy 🙂 You’re so kind!
Lisa
Love the simple idea of using vanilla flavored almond milk to give it the vanilla-y flavor! And then I guess you’ve got a touch of nuttiness to it, too. Love it! We totally need this now in the heat!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Lisa! They really are delicious 🙂 Hope you get a chance to try ’em this summer!
Shashi at SavorySpin
I just wanna sink my teeth into those cherry vanilla pops! Dawn, gorgeous photos – they have me beside myself, drooling, of course!
Like you, when I think of cherries, the first thing that pops into my mind is pie too with gobs of ice cream – but this is so much better for me! And only 4 ingredients!! So yum!
Girl Heart Food
I would hand ya one if I could! I just know you’d love them too!! You’re too kind, my friend! Thanks a bunch 🙂 XOXO
Dana
These look and sound amazing, Dawn! I’m a total sucker for anything that’s cherry flavored, so this has me all heart-eyed. I’m totally making these once I plow through my Thai iced tea popsicles!
Girl Heart Food
Yay!! My batch is all gone so I have to make some more 🙂 Hope you love them, Dana!
Kevin O'Leary
These photos are GORGEOUS! The color is amazing.
Girl Heart Food
Thanks a million, Kevin! You’re so kind 🙂
Marissa
Just look at that rich red color! The flavor combination of cherry and vanilla is heavenly, especially in popsicle form!
Girl Heart Food
Thanks Marissa!! It is a pretty yummy combo 😉
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking
Now I’m excited! I recently bought ice pop molds and I have all the ingredients to make these pops! Can’t wait to give them a try! And great timing since summer seems to finally have arrived in Newfoundland! 😉
Girl Heart Food
Woo hoo! Hope you love them as much as we do, Leanne! Happy Friday 🙂
Mimi
These are just gorgeous! I used to make a lot of popsicles when my kids were little, but now my grandkids are getting old enough where I can start making them again!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Mimi! Hope you guys enjoy them 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Tracy | Baking Mischief
Cherries in my kitchen usually get eaten before they can get made into anything too. They’re just so good! Love the idea for these popsicles though, especially since they use frozen cherries so I won’t eat them first AND I don’t have to pit them! 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Totally!! And such a short season for them! Thanks Tracy! Happy Friday 🙂
Milena
I will totally enjoy the deep color while munching on one of these! Cherry pops are exactly what I need now!
Pinned!
Girl Heart Food
The colour is beautiful, isn’t it?! Thanks Milena! Happy Friday 🙂
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
These are gorgeous! I’m glad you use frozen cherries because, not only do I always have some in my freezer, but I have the same problem as you with fresh cherries :). How are they so delicious? It’s HOT here (no surprise) so I need to whip up a batch of these beauties for the weekend. Happy almost-Friday, Dawn!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Kelsie!! Hope you enjoy them 🙂 Happy weekend!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
I’m all about the refreshing pops right now. So nice to have in the freezer! And especially love cherry 🙂
Girl Heart Food
Me too! Thanks Jennifer! Have a lovely weekend 🙂
Miriam
Wish I could just reach through the screen to have one of your ice pops right now – the dark red colour is just incredible and I love how you made them vegan & gluten free. I have a vegan friend visiting soon so I am sure she’ll appreciate something so summery & delicious! Have a wonderful weekend ahead, my friend!
Girl Heart Food
Wish I could hand ya some 😉 Thanks Miriam! Hope you and your friend enjoy these as much as we do! Have a wonderful weekend too 🙂
David @ Spiced
Haha! The patience to let things freeze has always escaped me, too, Dawn. 🙂 Well, that is, unless I forget about it entirely and then find it a month later. (Not that it’s ever happened or anything. *ahem*) I love the cherry + vanilla flavor you’ve got going on here…and great tip on the vanilla almond milk, too! I hope you and the husband have a popsicle-filled weekend, my friend!
Girl Heart Food
Right?! Been there 😉 Thanks David! Have a lovely weekend too!
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YUM! I love that icy looking pop! I need to get me some molds, STAT! Have a great weekend, my friend! XOXO
Girl Heart Food
You really do!! You too, my friend! XOXO
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
Perfect for cherry season Dawn! So incredibly easy too. Just what summer ordered! Pinned!
Girl Heart Food
Thank you Mary Ann! They really are 🙂 Have a great weekend!