Who doesn't love enjoying a cool ice cream after lunch or mid-afternoon? Ice cream is undoubtedly one of the best things summer brings to both adults and children. You surely remember those summer afternoons on the beach, when your grandparents gave you those precious coins to go to the kiosk and buy your favorite ice cream. It took you half an hour to choose because you wanted to try them all, and when you finally decided, the seller would tell you that the one you had chosen wasn't available. A disappointment, but the excitement of choosing your second favorite was back.
It seems that over time, ice cream has stopped being exclusively a summer treat and many people enjoy it all year round. It's become the perfect dessert for dinner with friends or family, or as a companion to a movie and popcorn session with your friends. However, the ice creams you can buy at beach kiosks or supermarkets generally contain a high percentage of sugar, so overindulging in them isn't a good idea.
We bring you the solution so you can continue enjoying this delicacy while taking care of your health: homemade ice cream molds. There are countless recipes for making homemade fruit-based ice cream, whether creamy or refreshing popsicle-style. You can make ice cream with all your favorite fruits: strawberries, raspberries, bananas, peaches, melons, kiwis, and more. To achieve that creamy texture, all you need to do is add a little natural yogurt, cottage cheese, milk, or plant-based milk to the mixture. Once you have the mixture ready, all you have to do is fill the molds and leave them in the freezer for at least 4 hours.
Finally, if you want to top it all off, we recommend melting a few ounces of chocolate with a teaspoon of coconut oil to create a crunchy chocolate coating. Dip ice cream straight from the freezer in this chocolate, and as if by magic, the melted chocolate will solidify upon contact with the cold ice cream. Once you try these... you'll never stop inventing new recipes! It's also a really fun activity to do with the little ones in the house.
Since we know that reading this article has made you want to make your own homemade ice cream, we're going to share with you our list of favorite ice cream molds:
Lekuè stackable popsicle molds
We start with these Lekuè popsicle molds. They're made of silicone, which makes removing the frozen ice cream much easier. Another advantage of this model is that the molds are stackable , so they can be stacked on top of each other without taking up too much space in the freezer. The pack includes four silicone molds with their corresponding plastic lids to prevent spills and protect the ice cream from freezer odors and flavors. It also includes four plastic sticks that can be washed and reused as many times as you like. Stackable molds
The pack includes four silicone molds with their corresponding plastic lids to prevent spills.
Magnum-type ice cream molds
Another model we love is this silicone mold, which can hold up to four Magnum-sized ice creams. It's also made of silicone, so removing the ice cream from the mold once it's frozen won't be a problem. You won't have to worry about odor and flavor transfer, as the material is resistant to extreme temperatures from -60°C to 200°C. Once the mixture is placed in the mold, place it horizontally in the freezer to avoid spills, as this model doesn't have a lid. It includes 50 wooden sticks so you can make endless ice creams for yourself, your friends, and your family. The perfect size
Silicone holder with capacity to make 4 Magnum-type ice creams in a small size.
Calipo-type ice cream molds
If you're one of those people who loves calipo-style ice pops, these molds will let you make them yourself. The pack includes 10 molds in different colors made of BPA-free food-grade silicone. They're perfect for making sugar-free fruit popsicles so the little ones can enjoy their snack. It's recommended to run them under warm running water for a few seconds after removing them from the freezer so they slide out easily. Once finished, they can be placed in the dishwasher for a thorough cleaning. BPA-free silicone
Perfect for making sugar-free fruit ice cream so the little ones in the house can enjoy their snack.
Ice cream molds for babies
We conclude with this compact model for making ice cream for the little ones in your family. It's made of high-quality, toxin- and BPA-free silicone, completely reusable, and safe for everyday use. It's the perfect size for babies to enjoy this treat and features a lid with an ergonomic handle that fits perfectly in little hands. It's also perfect for when teething, as the frozen ice cream will soothe sore gums. Perfect for babies
It features a lid with an ergonomic handle that fits perfectly in little hands.
