These colorful 4th of July Popsicles are the perfect patriotic dessert to impress your party guests. The vibrant red, white, and blue fruity layers add a burst of holiday decoration while also offering a much healthier alternative to high-sugar and artificial store-bought popsicles.

Simple to make and cool and refreshing, kids will love both making these easy 4th of July treats and eating them during the celebrations!

Why You’ll Love This 4th of July Popsicle Recipe

Fun and easy to make – simply blend the ingredients for each layer, freeze, and repeat. It’s a great recipe that older kids can manage, or little ones can easily help you make.

Customizable to suit your preferences – make these patriotic popsicles with your own creative twist. Swap the colors of the layers to your liking, use raspberries instead of strawberries, or yogurt instead of coconut milk.

Make ahead for convenience – get organized for your 4th of July celebrations this year by making these popsicles 1-2 months in advance.

Use them as edible decoration – these vibrant 4th of July treats will add an extra pop of holiday decoration to your party the moment they get handed out. Serve them in a large bowl or bucket of ice for added effect.

4th of July Popsicles Ingredients

Red Layer:

8 Strawberries, frozen
½ cup water
2 tablespoons white sugar

White Layer:

12 ounces coconut milk
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup lemon juice

Blue Layer:

1 ½ cup warm water
3 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon raspberry kool-aid

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How To Make 4th of July Popsicles

Add the water, strawberries, and sugar to a blender and blend into a smooth puree.

Spoon the puree into the popsicle molds, making sure to only fill them ⅓ of the way. Freeze the popsicles for 2 hours.

Rinse the blender. Make the white layer by blending the coconut milk, white sugar, and lemon juice together.

Pour the creamy white layer over the frozen red layer and fill only ⅔ of the way. Transfer the popsicles back to the freezer for another 2 hours.

Make the final blue layer by mixing the water, sugar, and raspberry Kool Aid together in a bowl or mixing jug.

Pour this final layer over the frozen popsicles and then freeze these 4th of July treats for an extra 4 hours.

Storage Instructions for 4th of July Popsicles

Homemade popsicles tend to have a shorter shelf-life compared to store-bought alternatives. Here’s how you can ensure they still taste delicious, even after extended storage:

Freezing

The only way to store these 4th of July popsicles, whether you are making them ahead of time or have leftovers, is in the freezer.

Store your popsicles in the popsicle molds or remove them from the molds and wrap each popsicle in plastic wrap. You can then transfer the wrapped popsicles to an airtight container for freezer-safe bag. The plastic wrap will prevent the popsicles from sticking together.

Homemade popsicles should be eaten after a max of 2 months in the freezer for the best flavor and texture.

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