Home ยทย Recipes ยทย Desserts & Baking ยทย Ice Cream Whiskey Yogurt Fig Popsicles Author: Maryanne CabreraPublished: Sep 3, 2015Updated: Sep 13, 2024 View Recipe19 ReviewsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. Fig popsicles made with mascarpone cheese and yogurt. Add maple syrup and whiskey for a pop for sweetness and unexpected flavor! Table of Contents IngredientsFig Popsicle OptionsRecommended MoldsMore Fig DessertsYogurt Fig PopsiclesView moreView less Some recipes come about because I’m craving a particular treat. And then some recipes are made out of necessity. Necessity being that I need to clean out the fridge and make room for new groceries. I had yogurt, mascarpone, and a ton of figs. Immediately I thought frozen pops! These popsicles are a little on the tart side. Since I had super sweet figs, I wanted a base that provided contrast. If you want it sweeter, simply add more sweetened condensed milk or maple syrup to the batter. Don’t worry, these are not boozy popsicles. The whiskey flavor is very subtle, and you can totally omit if it you’d like to make these kid-friendly. However, if you want fun, super boozy popsicles, check out my kiwi coconut vodka pops. Ingredients Figs are generally in season in the United States from mid summer through early autumn. Fig season ranges depending on the variety. Fresh figs usually peak around August in Southern California. This yogurt popsicle recipe uses a combination fresh black mission figs and brown turkey figs. Any variety of fresh figs will work. This is an excellent recipe for using up any leftover figs you may have. The popsicle base is a combination of mascarpone, yogurt, and sweetened condensed milk. Mascarpone cheese is a soft, creamy Italian cheese that works well with in both sweet and savory dishes. You may know it best from tiramisu. A creamy, thick yogurt such a European variety or Greek yogurt is recommended. Sweetened condensed milk adds sweetness. If preferred you may substitute in your sweetener of choice to taste. The base is also sweetened and flavored with maple syrup. For the finishing touch, whiskey or bourbon adds a sweet and warm depth of flavor to the fig popsicles. This ingredient is completely optional. The popsicles will still taste amazing without the liquor! Fig Popsicle Options Want something richer and more decadent? Try these fig fudge popsicles with white chocolate drizzle. It’s an adaptation of these frozen fudge bars. Chocolate and figs make for a delicious pairing. The sweetness of ripe figs paired with bittersweet chocolate is absolutely divine. Sliced fresh figs would be great in these coconut chia popsicles. Swap out the kiwi and sub in figs for a satisfying anytime treat! Not into fresh figs? I got you covered. I also have this recipe for caramelized figs and chocolate chunk ice cream! Recommended Molds I use these Norpro Frozen Ice Pop molds from Amazon. The mold creates 10 ice pops, just the right amount for the recipe listed here. I also recommend theseย flexible silicone molds. They are a bit more expensive, but can be used for baking as well as freezing.ย More Fig Desserts Caramel Fig Chocolate Cake Oatmeal Fig Cookies Fig Tart with Pistachios Fig Pistachio Bostock Yogurt Fig Popsicles No ratings yet Fig popsicles made with mascarpone cheese and yogurt. Add maple syrup and whiskey for a pop for sweetness and unexpected flavor! Prep Time: 10 minutes minutesFreeze Time: 4 hours hoursTotal Time: 4 hours hours 10 minutes minutes Servings: 10 Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe Ingredients▢ 5 Tablespoons mascarpone▢ 2 cups nonfat plain yogurt *▢ 3 Tablespoons sweetened condensed milk▢ 4 Tablespoons maple syrup▢ 2 Tablespoons whiskey of choice optional ▢ sliced figs, as needed Instructions Stir up mascarpone until smooth. Mix together with yogurt. Add sweetened condensed milk, maple syrup, and whiskey. If desired, add additional sweetener to taste.Place sliced figs in popsicle molds. Use the back of a spoon or chopstick to press figs to the sides of the mold.Gently spoon yogurt mixture into popsicle molds. Insert wooden popsicle sticks. Freeze for at least 4 hour until popsicles are solid.Once frozen, unmold popsicles from mold. Enjoy immediately. Otherwise, tightly wrap popsicles individually in plastic wrap. Store in an airtight freezer bag. Keeps well in the coldest part of your freezer for up to two weeks. Overtime, popsicle will freeze burn. NotesI usedย Straus Family Creamery European Style Plain Nonfat Yogurtย (same as Trader Joe’s European Style Yogurt) I use theseย popsicles moldsย from Amazon. NutritionCalories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 0.1mg Author: Maryanne Cabrera Course: DessertCuisine: American Did you make this recipe?Show us on Instagram! Tag @littleepicurean and hashtag #littleepicurean.
Heather (Delicious Not Gorgeous) says: September 3, 2015 i love that these pops are yogurt-based, and there’s so pretty! only one problem- giants > dodgers (norcal native over here). that was a painful series to watch, though i suppose it’s an odd year so it was bound to happen anyways (; Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: September 3, 2015 It’s okay. We can still be friends even though you like the Giants :)
Holly N @ Spend With Pennies says: September 3, 2015 I love grown up pops, they’re so pretty and I’d be the flavor is amazing! Reply
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says: September 3, 2015 These look and sound delish Maryanne! I LOVE the look of the figs in these pops! Reply
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says: September 3, 2015 I love figs and these popsicles are absolutely gorgeous! Reply
Sheena @ Tea and Biscuits says: September 3, 2015 I love figs but have never seen them in a popsicle, they look gorgeous! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: September 3, 2015 Thanks Sheena! I was worried about the texture of the figs upon freezing, but they turned out great! :)
Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says: September 3, 2015 I just saw fresh figs at my local trader joe’s and had no idea what to do with them – now I do! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: September 3, 2015 Yay! Next week I’m sharing a recipe for caramelized fig and chocolate chunk ice cream… in case you happen to have too many figs :)
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says: September 4, 2015 What pretty pops! But seriously, I had no idea about the 14th inning stretch either. How weird! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: September 8, 2015 Thanks Sarah! Crazy, right? Imagine a game that lasts through a 21st inning stretch! :) That would be so insane
Nicole Breitung says: September 16, 2015 This is the perfect thing for the last week of summer! Reply