Rose Plum Yoghurt Ice Lollies made with just 3 ingredients
We may not be having the best summer ever here in Cornwall, but we have had a few warm and sunny days. We even had a whole week where it was actually way too hot. When it’s that hot, all I want to eat is cool foods and ices. I headed for the freezer, but when I got there, the freezer was bare – of ice cream anyway. To avoid another Mother Hubbard moment, I converted a large bag of cheap seasonal plums into these rose plum yoghurt ice lollies.
Rose Plum Yoghurt Ice Lollies
I’ve been admiring the wonderful ice lollies that have been springing up all over the net this summer, so a few weeks back, I took the plunge and bought myself some ice lolly moulds. As soon as they arrived, I realised it was not going to be as easy as I’d imagined. I needed a considerable amount of clear space in my overcrowded freezer. A bit of lateral thinking was required. I managed to squeeze some ice packs into the freezer and as soon as they were solid, I whipped them out into a cool bag along with some of the contents. This created enough space for my lolly mould and the rose plum yoghurt ice lollies were good to go.
Making the rose plum yoghurt ice lollies was simple. It was just a case of stoning the plums, whizzing everything up in my trusty Optimum 9200A power blender and filling the moulds. When it came to releasing them, however, I was a bit trepidacious; I had visions of limpet lollies steadfastly refusing to budge. There were no accompanying instructions, but I guessed dipping the mould into warm water might be a good idea. I’ve subsequently learnt that’s exactly what you’re meant to do.
The rose plum yoghurt ice lollies were a first attempt and one I was pleased with: they were tangy tart and refreshing. My rose syrup gave just a hint of delightful floral sweetness which complemented the plums beautifully. All we need now is some more hot weather.
Rose Plum Yoghurt Ice Lollies – The Recipe
- 8 large purple plums 400g
- 500 g Greek yoghurt
- 4-8 tbsp rose syrup - depending on how sweet the plums are and how tart you like your lollies.
- Wash and stone the plums.
- Whiz in a high speed blender with 4 tbsp of rose syrup - I used my Optimum 9200A for 20 seconds.
- Add the yoghurt and whizz together until just mixed. Taste for sweetness and add more rose syrup as necessary.
- Pour into 10 ice lolly moulds + 2 philadephia tubs.
- Push a wooden stick into each mould.
- Freeze for a minimum of 2 hours or until completely solid.
- Dip the moulds into hot water for 15-30 seconds, then pull the lollies out by their sticks. If they are difficult to remove, dip in hot water for a few more seconds.
This quantity makes more than the quantity needed for 10 ice lollies, but can be poured into little plastic tubs and served as ice-cream.
If you don't have rose syrup, use 2-4 tbsp sugar instead with a little rose water or a drop or two of rose oil.
Any plums can be used here but the more purple they are, the better colour you will have.
I’m sending these rose plum yoghurt ice lollies to Kavey Eats for Bloggers Scream For Ice Cream (BSFIC), where the theme this month is fruit.
Other recipes for fruity ice lollies you might like
- Eton mess ice lollies via Kavey Eats
- Four fruity frozen treats – no added sugar via Family Friends Food
- Fruity lemonade ice lollies via Elizabeth’s Kitchen Diary
- Mango mousse ice lollies via Farmersgirl Kitchen
- Oreo strawberry popsicles via Supergolden Bakes
- Pimms O’Clock Ice Lollies via Foodie Quine
NB 7/8/16 – I’ve been asked by several people now where I bought the ice lolly moulds from. So in case you are interested too, they came from Amazon and here’s the link.
Rose Plum Yoghurt Ice Lollies. PIN IT.
I use the Optimum 9200A for smoothies, spreads, sauces and even chocolate making. The post contains affiliate links. Buying through a link will not cost you any more, but I will get a small commission. This helps keep Tin and Thyme blythe and blogging. Opinions are, as always, my own.
Christine Dodd
6th August 2016 at 2:23 pmWow – this sounds fab! I was drawn in by the mention of rose – but this is actually a great idea for the plum surplus that ends up in the freezer.
Choclette
6th August 2016 at 4:09 pmOh for a surplus of plum – any plums. I used to get a few from my mother’s tree, but she’s not had much in the last few years. Hope you like the recipe.
Angie@Angie's Recipes
6th August 2016 at 3:23 pmThey look fantastic! I love the combo of flavour here, Choclette.
Choclette
6th August 2016 at 4:10 pmThanks Angie. I’ve noted over the years that rose goes well with many tree fruits and berries 🙂
Emma Cooper
7th August 2016 at 7:34 amOoh, these look divine! Where can I get my hands on some plums now! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Choclette
7th August 2016 at 10:21 amNo plum tree yet Emma? Maybe try the neighbours 😉
Kavey
7th August 2016 at 11:25 amSuch gorgeous lollies, love the colour and your flavour combination sounds perfect! Amazing first lollies!
Choclette
7th August 2016 at 6:11 pmThanks Kavey. I was pretty impressed with them, though it’s mostly down to the lolly moulds really.
Urvashi Roe
7th August 2016 at 11:32 amI love the flavour of rose but must admit I have never paired it with plums! what an intriguing combination. I might have to put that on a cheesecake. This is my favourite summer dessert of choice. I’m not a huge lolly fan to be honest but than you for inspiring such a lovely combination for floral and fruit!
Choclette
7th August 2016 at 6:09 pmOh yes, rose plums on a cheesecake would be fantastic. I’ve found rose goes particularly well with plums, rhubarb, apples and most berries.
Johanna @ Green Gourmet Giraffe
7th August 2016 at 11:54 amWow your iced lollies look very professional in the photo – look like you do it regularly – and I love the sound of ingredients – would be great in an Aussie heatwave!
Choclette
7th August 2016 at 6:04 pmThey would be perfect in an Aussie heatwave Johanna and thank you for being so generous. It was really tricky to take the photographs as it was so hot – everything was melting fast.
Dom
7th August 2016 at 12:13 pmSo delicious. I adore the plum and rose combo and you’re so right, a lolly is lovely on a hot day. I’m actually in the garden laying on the lawn now!!
Choclette
7th August 2016 at 6:02 pmDom, you need a lolly! A rose plum lolly 😉
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs
7th August 2016 at 8:26 pmI love, love, love floral flavours, especially rose! Why ahve I never thought of putting it in an ice lolly! Fab recipe 😀
Choclette
8th August 2016 at 11:03 amThanks Emma. You can probably tell I’m a big fan too. If it’s summer and I’m using fruit, I always think ‘rose’!
Kate - gluten free alchemist
8th August 2016 at 11:04 pmLovely! Fab combination of ingredients and such a beautiful colour!
I always find it very tricky to get lollies out of the mould….. especially when you are only trying to get one!
Choclette
19th August 2016 at 1:18 pmThanks Kate. I think the answer to only getting one lolly is taking them all out, then freezing them again in a bag. That’s what I did anyway and it worked fine.
Rosemary
9th August 2016 at 2:55 pmAha! We went fruit-picking this weekend and got way too many plums. You’ve just solved our problem:)
Choclette
9th August 2016 at 5:30 pmThere’s such a thing as way too many plums Rosemary? 😉
Nayna Kanabar
9th August 2016 at 7:57 pmI adore the colour of these they look delectable. I have never thought to combine plums and rose, interesting combination.
Choclette
10th August 2016 at 9:03 amI’m a big fan of rose and summer fruits Nayna. I’ve not had a fail yet.
kellie@foodtoglow
21st September 2016 at 8:56 amwhat a super recipe! Simple but very creative. I haven’t see plum pops before but I love the idea so much!
Choclette
23rd September 2016 at 8:03 amThanks Kellie. Having gone through a phase of making recipes more complicated than they need to be, I’m enjoying keeping things simple at the moment.
Cathy @ Planet Veggie
10th October 2016 at 1:45 pmI made lollies for the first time this summer, too. Picked up some cheapy moulds in Asda for £1.50! Yours look fab 🙂
Choclette
12th October 2016 at 4:34 pmAh well, you did better than me. My moulds weren’t cheap, but they are good. Making lollies is a bit of an art and I think I need to practice a bit more.