Get ready to transform your ordinary summer dessert into an extraordinary culinary experience! These Chocolate Dipped Blackberry Buttermilk Popsicles are not just a frozen treat – they're a gourmet adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and cool you down in the most luxurious way possible. Imagine biting into a creamy, tangy buttermilk popsicle bursting with fresh blackberry flavor, then encountering a rich, glossy dark chocolate coating that shatters with each delightful bite. This isn't just a dessert; it's a restaurant-quality indulgence you can create right in your own kitchen.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 10 popsicles
Ingredients
- 2 cups blackberries
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz dark chocolate, melted
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Rinse fresh blackberries thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels
- In a blender, combine blackberries, buttermilk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and completely pureed
- Place a fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl and pour the blackberry mixture through to remove seeds, pressing gently with a spatula to extract maximum liquid
- Prepare popsicle molds by lightly greasing them with a neutral cooking spray to ensure easy removal
- Pour the strained blackberry mixture evenly into popsicle molds, leaving about 1/4 inch space at the top for expansion during freezing
- Insert popsicle sticks into each mold, ensuring they are centered and standing upright
- Freeze popsicles for 4 hours or until completely solid, preferably overnight for best texture
- When ready to serve, carefully remove popsicles from molds by running briefly under warm water
- Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and glossy
- Dip each frozen popsicle halfway into melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off
- Place dipped popsicles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and return to freezer for 5-10 minutes to set chocolate
- Serve immediately or store in a sealed container in the freezer for up to one week
Tips
- Use ripe, fresh blackberries for the most intense flavor and natural sweetness.
- Strain the mixture thoroughly to ensure a smooth, seed-free texture.
- Lightly grease popsicle molds with cooking spray for easy removal.
- When dipping in chocolate, let excess drip off to create a clean, professional look.
- Work quickly when dipping in chocolate to prevent the popsicles from melting.
- For a cleaner chocolate dip, make sure popsicles are completely frozen and very cold.
- Store popsicles in an airtight container to prevent freezer burn and maintain freshness.
- Experiment with different chocolate types – milk, dark, or even white chocolate can work beautifully.
- If you don't have popsicle molds, small paper cups with wooden sticks work just as well.
- For a more intense flavor, you can add a splash of liqueur to the mixture for an adult version.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 5mg
