Three-Layers Fruit Popsicles (3-Ingredient Only!)

These popsicles bring together kiwi, strawberries, and pineapple in three colourful layers, with each fruit adding its own flavour and character. They make a particularly good warm-weather snack for children and adults alike, and they are also handy when you want something cold after lunch.

What are Fruit Popsicles?

Fruit popsicles have been enjoyed in various forms for generations, but the modern popsicle has an amusingly accidental beginning. One popular account credits 11-year-old Frank Epperson with accidentally leaving a mixture of soda powder, water, and a stirring stick outside overnight in San Francisco in 1905. The mixture froze, and years later Epperson developed the idea commercially, eventually calling it the “Epsicle.” The name later became “Popsicle.”

Pro Tips for the Best Fruit Popsicles

• Ripe fruit is naturally sweeter and more flavourful, which matters even more when the fruit is frozen.
• Blend the fruit thoroughly so the popsicles freeze evenly. Large chunks can make the texture harder and may also make inserting the sticks more awkward later.
• Leave a little room at the top of each mould. The fruit mixture needs some space, and an overfilled mould can make inserting the sticks unnecessarily messy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen fruit instead of fresh fruit?

Yes, although fresh fruit is preferable for this particular recipe because it blends easily and provides a smooth puree. If using frozen fruit, thaw it first and drain off excess liquid before blending. Very watery puree can make the finished popsicles icier and may affect the texture of the layers.

Do I need to add sugar to these popsicles?

No, added sugar isn't necessary for the recipe. The sweetness comes naturally from the kiwi, strawberries, and pineapple, particularly when the fruit is ripe.

What should I do if the fruit puree is too thick?

If the blender struggles, you can add a very small amount of liquid to help it along. Water or a little fruit juice can loosen the mixture without dramatically changing the flavour. Add liquid sparingly because a very thin puree can freeze harder and become icier.

How to Store Any Leftover Popsicles

If you have made more popsicles than you can eat in one sitting, keep them frozen in their moulds or transfer them to a freezer-safe container once fully set. For the best flavour and texture, enjoy the popsicles within a few weeks rather than leaving them forgotten at the back of the freezer until they become archaeological evidence.

How to Make Fruit Popsicles

Step 1

Step 1

Peel the kiwis, slice them into smaller pieces, and blend.

Peel the kiwis, slice them into smaller pieces, and blend.

Step 2

Step 2

Pour the kiwi puree into the popsicle moulds and freeze for 20 minutes.

Pour the kiwi puree into the popsicle moulds and freeze for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Step 3

Clean, slice, and blend the strawberries. Take the moulds from the freezer and pour the strawberry puree over the kiwi layer. Return the moulds to the freezer for another 20 minutes.

Clean, slice, and blend the strawberries. Take the moulds from the freezer and pour the strawberry puree over the kiwi layer. Return the moulds to the freezer for another 20 minutes.

Step 4

Step 4

Peel and blend the pineapple pieces until smooth. Pour the pineapple puree over the partially frozen strawberry layer. Insert the popsicle sticks and place the moulds back in the freezer for 6 hours.

Peel and blend the pineapple pieces until smooth. Pour the pineapple puree over the partially frozen strawberry layer. Insert the popsicle sticks and place the moulds back in the freezer for 6 hours.

Step 5

Step 5

When you're ready to serve, place the moulds in warm water for 30 seconds to loosen the frozen fruit from the sides of the mould. Once removed from the moulds, serve the popsicles straight away.  Enjoy!

When you're ready to serve, place the moulds in warm water for 30 seconds to loosen the frozen fruit from the sides of the mould. Once removed from the moulds, serve the popsicles straight away.  Enjoy!