Summer Pudding Ice Lollies (popsicles) are so refreshing and bursting with sweet and juicy summer berries. They are a tribute to my all-time favourite summer dessert, Summer Pudding and I’ve tried to recreate that burst of flavour in a cooling iced treat.
When I picked blackcurrants last weekend, I didn’t have time to make a summer pudding.
How to Grow Blackcurrants
Read my Step-by-Step Guide: How to Grow Blackcurrants for all the information you need to successfully grow your own blackcurrants in the garden or in a container.
Summer Fruit Compote
However, I did make a fruit compote using the summer berries and it occurred to me that this might make a good ice lolly, and that’s how I created Summer Pudding Ice Lollies, and they are a triumph!
Ripe Strawberries
When I went outside to take the photographs I was thrilled to find that there were a couple of ripe strawberries on the plants in my pots, they added the perfect finishing touch!
Ice Lolly (Popsicle) Moulds
I really recommend that you buy some ice lolly moulds. They are inexpensive and it’s so easy to make lollies at home. They have so much more flavour and you know exactly what ingredients have gone into them.
Packed with summer berries
I love biting into these ice lollies and finding pieces of fruit. The Ice lollies are not too sweet and it really is just like eating an iced fruit compote.
More summer berry recipes from Farmersgirl Kitchen
Sensational Strawberry Pavlova is a real showstopper of a dessert.
These Strawberry Tarts are really simple to make with puff pastry
Summer Pudding is a delicious traditional British no-bake dessert made with Scottish strawberries, raspberries, and blackcurrants encased in soft white bread. It is easy to make and looks impressive enough for summer celebrations and get-togethers.
Blackcurrant Jam captures the delicious berry flavours of sharp British blackberries.
More Ice Lolly (popsicle) recipes
If you like these lollies have a look at my Chocolate Dipped Mango Mousse Ice Lollies.
- Eton Mess Ice Lollies (Strawberries, meringue and cream on a stick) – Kavey Eats
- Strawberry, Banana & Custard Ice Lollies – Fab Food 4 All
- Rose Plum Yogurt Ice Lollies – Tin &Thyme
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Summer Pudding Ice Lollies
Ingredients
- 100 grams (3.5 oz) Blackcurrants
- 200 grams (7 oz) Strawberries
- 100 grams (3.5 oz) Raspberries
- 50 grams (2 oz) Redcurrants
- 180 grams (6 oz) Sugar*
Instructions
- Place the blackcurrants and redcurrants into a pan with the sugar and a tbsp of water.
- Heat gently until the sugar dissolves, the juice runs and the blackcurrants start to soften.
- Add the raspberries and strawberries and cook gently for 5 minutes more, you don’t want to break up the fruit just soften it slightly.
- Take off the heat and cool a little, check the sweetness*, it needs to be sweeter than you need for eating as compote as the sweetness diminishes with freezing. If you need more sugar, add another tablespoonful and heat gently to dissolve.
- Leave until completely cold.
- Fill into lolly moulds and freeze until solid, preferably overnight.
Dom says
what a divine idea… absolutely stunning x
Janice Pattie says
Thanks sweetie xxx
Lucy says
Oh I absolutely love these Janice, what a great idea! So pretty too
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Lucy, I was very pleased with myself!
Claire Jessiman says
Absolutely LOVE these Janice! I have black and red currants, strawberries and rasps in my garden so shall be making some. A wee bit disappointied that there’s no bread!
Janice Pattie says
I didn’t think bread would be very good in an ice lolly – ha ha!
Camilla says
Gorgeous post Janice and fabulous idea to make lollies with the lush compote:-)
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Camilla, it was a big success!
Choclette says
That is one gorgeous photo. Love the colour and the flavours sound delicious. Where’s the bread though? 😉
Janice Pattie says
Thank you Choclette. Yes, well I really didn’t fancy the bread in the ice lolly, although I do love it when I make the proper pudding, but damp bread in an ice lolly? I don’t think so 🙂
Kavey says
Loving the mix of summer berries and not overcooking so they retain some shape within the compote base! Perfect ice lolly, thanks for entering BSFIC!
Janice Pattie says
Thanks Kavey, I just made it as I would for Summer Pudding, I like a bit of texture and bite to my berries and it worked perfectly in the lollies. Thanks for the inspiration to make more lollies!
Christina | Christina's Cucina says
Oh yes please!! I’d LOVE these especially with the black and red currants which I cannot find here in the US! I could totally replace them with other fruits/berries and make a similar lollie, though. Your photos are fab, Janice!! Keep cool!
Janice Pattie says
I wish I could send you some currants, along with the rhubarb! It’s all the rain we get that makes these fruits so good and I know that you are craving some rain just now, but hey ho, I’m sure there are compensations and I’m sure you can find some substitutions. Thanks also for the kind comments about my photos, I find that a bit of daylight helps a lot, it’s really difficult in a Scottish winter to get good photos.
Jo Keohane says
These look gorgeous and beautifully styled. Love that there is real fruit and not too much sugar too.
Choclette says
So glad to have spotted this through #CookBlogShare. It’s another one of yours that’s been on my list for a while, but got overtaken by other things. Now is the perfect time to make some.
Rebecca - Glutarama says
Super idea for an ice lolly and great way to sneekily get fruit into the little ones – my little ones are late teens now but they still don’t eat enough fruit (find me a teen that does!) Going to give this a go so thanks for the recipe.
Janice Pattie says
They certainly hit the spot in the warm weather and the berries are so delicious.
Cat says
I love an ice lolly! These are so refreshing and easy to make.
Sisley White says
This was amazing! A summer staple now!