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    Home » All Recipes » Refined-Sugar Free Desserts

    Vegan Roasted Cherry Pineapple Popsicles

    Published: Jul 24, 2020 · Modified: Apr 21, 2022 by Megan · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    popsicles with text "vegan roasted cherry pineapple popsicles".

    Have you ever tried roasted cherries?! If not, then these Vegan Roasted Cherry Pineapple Popsicles are the perfect frozen treat to make with them. Plus, this recipe is only sweetened with maple syrup making it a healthier homemade popsicle recipe to enjoy all summer long!

    cherry pineapple swirled popsicles on a large tray filled with ice and red cherries

    I'm so excited to be bringing you another Summer popsicle recipe! Just like my Watermelon Lemon Popsicles and Papaya Popsicles, these popsicles use fresh fruit for a pop of color & flavor. If you have ever wanted to try a cherry pineapple popsicle, then this recipe is for you!

    Ingredients:

    Did I mention these dairy-free pineapple cherry popsicles contain only 5 easy ingredients?!  All you need is fresh cherries, pineapple, maple syrup, any plant-based yogurt, and vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste).

    tray of ingredients including cherries, pineapple, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract
    Ingredients include fresh cherries, fresh pineapple, plant-based yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract

    Steps to make cherry pineapple popsicles

    Roast the cherries

    I'm not going to lie, it's pretty rare I actually make a recipe with cherries because I usually can't resist eating them fresh!

    That being said, these popsicles take the flavor of cherries to a whole new level by roasting them with vanilla and maple syrup. Roasting cherries essentially caramelizes their sugar and gives them a greater depth of flavor.

    The first step to prepare the cherries for roasting is to pit them and slice them in half. P.S- this is the cherry pitter I own. If you love cherries as I do, it's a necessary investment! 

    After that, add the cherries to a baking sheet covered in parchment paper and mix the cherries with the vanilla extract and maple syrup until evenly coated.

    Then, add to the oven and roast at 350F for 20-25 minutes until the cherry sugars are beginning to caramelize. (see pictures below for reference)

    two pictures of roasted cherries before and after being baked on sheet of parchment paper
    Cherries before & after being roasted

    Maple the pineapple popsicle layer

    For this layer, I decided to use fresh pineapple vs. frozen as fresh pineapple generally has more flavor. All you have to do is add the pineapple, plant-based yogurt, and maple syrup to a blender. Then, blend until smooth to make the pineapple popsicle layer.

    If you can't find unsweetened yogurt, you can also use sweetened vanilla yogurt or coconut milk. However, if you choose a sweetened yogurt I'd recommend skipping the maple syrup. Otherwise, the popsicles may be too sweet!

    two pictures showing pineapple yogurt mix being blended
    Pineapple popsicle layer before and after blending

    Assemble the popsicles

    First, add about 1 tbsp of the pineapple mix to each popsicle mold and place it in the freezer.

    Since the pineapple layer isn't super thick, I like to add it to the popsicle mold and freeze the pineapple layer for about 15 minutes while the roasted cherries are cooling. This helps to create more defined layers in the popsicles. 

    P.S- this is the popsicle mold I use and highly recommend! 

    Blend roasted cherries & layer into popsicle molds

    Once the roasted cherries have cooled, add them to a blender and blend until smooth. Then, add about 1 Tbsp of roasted cherry filling into each popsicle mold on top of the pineapple layer.

    Finish layering with the remaining pineapple & cherry filling

    Next, layer on the remaining pineapple filling followed by any remaining cherry filling. It's totally okay if the layers blend a bit!

    cherry pineapple swirled popsicles on a large tray filled with ice and red cherries

    How to freeze popsicles

    Once all the popsicle layers are full of filling, place the lid on top,  add the wooden popsicle sticks, and add the popsicle mold to the fridge for 6-24 hours. 

    The popsicles will likely be difficult to remove straight out of the freezer, so I like to quickly run them under lukewarm water to help soften them.

    I also like to run a butter knife along the edges of each popsicle to help loosen them from the mold. Don't use a super sharp knife or you may cut the mold.

    Once the popsicles have been removed enjoy them immediately as they will melt quickly on a hot day!

    How to store popsicles

     I recommend removing the popsicles from the mold and storing them in a closed container between layers of parchment paper.

    It's SUPER important to use parchment paper or they will stick to the container and to each other. Popsicles will keep in the freezer for 1-2 months stored this way!

    4 cherry pineapple popsicles standing up straight surrounded by ice and red cherries

    These Vegan Roasted Cherry Pineapple Popsicles are officially one of my favorite healthy desserts for summer! On a really hot day, I crave refreshing frozen treats filled with fresh seasonal fruit and know you will love the flavor dark sweet cherries bring to this recipe. Enjoy!

    -TSG

    More summer dessert recipes you will love:

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      Vegan Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches
    • hand lifting a watermelon lemon mint popsicle from a plate filled with popsicles, fresh mint, and lemon slices
      Watermelon Lemon Mint Popsicles
    • three crumble bars filled with apricot jam stacked on top of eachother
      Vegan Apricot Crumble Bars
    • a bowl filled with coconut lime and papaya popsicles with lime slices
      Vegan Papaya Lime Popsicles

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    cherry pineapple swirled popsicles on a large tray filled with ice and red cherries

    Vegan Roasted Cherry Pineapple Popsicles

    Perfectly sweet & refreshing cherry pineapple popsicles made with roasted vanilla cherries & fresh pineapple!
    4.50 from 2 votes
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    Course: Refined-Sugar Free Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Additional Time: 6 hours
    Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
    Servings: 10 popsicles
    Author: Megan Horowitch

    Ingredients 
    US Customary - Metric

    Roasted Cherries

    • 3 cups dark sweet cherries pitted and halved
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 1 Tablespoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

    Pineapple Popsicle layer

    • 3 cups chopped pineapple
    • ¾ cup plant-based yogurt unsweetened
    • 3 Tablespoons maple syrup

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350F and add a sheet of parchment paper to a baking tray. Then, pit the cherries and cut them in half. Add the cherries to the parchment lined baking tray and pour on the maple syrup and vanilla. Use your hands or a spoon to mix all the ingredients together until the cherries are evenly coated. Then, add to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. 
    • While the cherries are roasting, make the pineapple layer. Add the pineapple, yogurt, and maple syrup to a blender and blend until smooth. Then, add about 1 Tbsp of the pineapple filling to each popsicle mold. Add the mold to the freezer for 15-20 minutes while the cherries finish roasting and cooling.
    • Once the roasted cherries have cooled a bit, pour them into a blender making sure to scoop in any syrup left on the parchment paper. Blend the cherries until smooth.
    • Take the popsicle mold out of the freezer and add 1 Tbsp of the blended roasted cherry filling to each mold. Then, top with the remaining pineapple and cherry filling until each mold is full.
    • Place the lid onto the popsicle mold and add in wooden popsicle sticks. Then, place the popsicle mold in the freezer for 6-24 hours until the popsicles are frozen.
    • Remove the mold from the freezer and quickly run the bottoms of the mold under lukewarm water to help with popsicle removal. Once the popsicles have been removed enjoy immediately as they will melt fast. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Leftover popsicles can be stored in a closed container in the freezer between sheets of parchment paper for 2 months. It's important that none of the popsicles are touching and that there is parchment paper on the top and bottom of the container to prevent freezer burn.
    • This is the popsicle mold I use and highly recommend! 
    • Recipe inspired by Little Epicurean Pineapple Cherry Popsicles

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1popsicle` | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Carolyn says

      August 05, 2021 at 10:10 pm

      I am so glad I found this recipe. I have tried roasted strawberries and a frozen rhubarb combo ice slushie with good results. I am probably lactose intolerant so I really want to try this. thanks for sharing.

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      • Megan says

        August 05, 2021 at 10:23 pm

        Awesome enjoy it :)!!

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