Creamy Banana Bourbon Popsicles

Creamy Banana Bourbon Popsicles

While it may be tempting to add a little more bourbon, remember that will affect how well your popsicles freeze. And this recipe yields popsicles that aren’t at all too sweet. Taste the mixture before pouring it into the molds, and adjust the sweetness as necessary. By the way, I think these would be lovely with cardamom or even a dash of cinnamon.

Quick note: the popsicles take a good 4 hours to freeze up completely (time not factored in the breakdown above), so plan accordingly. 

Ingredients

1/2 cup cream
3/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons bourbon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 bananas, cut into thirds

Instructions

Pour the milk, cream and brown sugar into a small saucepan and heat until just before it begins to boil. This helps integrate the brown sugar smoothly. Add the bourbon and vanilla and pour into a blender. Add bananas. Blend quickly — the mixture can remain a little chunky. Let cool and refrigerate until cooled completely.

Divide the mixture amongst the molds and freeze for 4-5 hours.