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close up of Butterscotch Popsicles on a baking sheet

Butterscotch Popsicle Recipe


  • Author: Deborah Harroun
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Smooth and creamy, this Butterscotch Popsicle Recipe is sweet with a touch of salty and perfect for a warm day.


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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 3/4 cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Combine the sugar, butter and cream in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over low heat. Simmer for 10-12 minutes*, stirring occasionally. Watch for the mixture to darken and thicken, becoming a dark amber color.
  2. Once it turns amber, stir in the milk and bring the mixture back up to a simmer, then simmer for 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt. Let it sit until room temperature.
  3. Pour the mixture into your ice pop mold, leaving 1/4-inch at the top for the mixture to expand as it freezes. Insert the sticks and freeze completely.

Recipe Notes:

*depending on your altitude, this may take a lot longer. It took me about 3 times this long. Just make sure you are occasionally stirring and keeping a watchful eye on the mixture.

recipe source: Ice Pops!