Megan’s Parties & Good Eats: Dessert Trend: Homemade Ice Pops

During the dog days of summer nothing is more refreshing than an ice pop! Whenever I have a ice pop I am transported back to my days at sleep away camp where we would get an ice pop for snack every afternoon, ahh the good ole' days!

Homemade ice pops have been a big dessert trend for a few years now. In New York City, People's Pop has played a major role in the homemade ice pop trend and has gained national notoriety. People's Pop even has it's own cookbook, which has great homemade ice pop recipes and beautiful pictures, make sure to check it out.

Today, I'm going to share with you some recipes I have found on Pinterest. I have included some boozy pops, which are fun to serve when entertaining because they are a cross between a cocktail and a dessert, what could be better! I also have some simple fruit pop ideas, I absolutely love how the different colors mold together.

In addition, you will also find links to where you can buy ice pop molds. Once you have the molds you add some fruit, put the molds in the freezer and that's it! Homemade ice pops are perfect for entertaining. Serving ice pops gives you the ability to make dessert in advance, which always is a good thing. When entertaining it's important to choose dishes that you can prepare in advance so that you can actually enjoy your party and spend time with your guests and are not stuck in kitchen the whole party preparing the food. Not only are ice pops easy to make, but I'm sure your guests will be impressed that you made the effort to make homemade ice pops instead of serving store bought. Stay cool this 4th of July weekend and relive your childhood memories by indulging in a homemade ice pop.