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Chocolate-Dipped Coconut + Rum Popsicles

August 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment

This week is probably one of the best weeks of the year as it’s #POPSICLE week!! What? Is that a thing?

Yes, it’s totes a thing. My boyfren, Billy aka Wit & Vinegar, said so and we best listen.

There are 26 of us frozen-treat-lovin’ bloggers posting our popsicle creations this week. Definitely click this link RIGHT HERE to see the full list of bloggers and pop recipes on Billy’s blog.

I made you some creamy coconut popsicles spiked with a little spiced rum and dipped in a crispy chocolate shell. The best thing about ice pops are that they are equally as easy as they are satisfying. The coconut is creamy with little toasty bits throughout and the rum brings that boozey warmth. The hardest part is dipping these in the chocolate shell…and really it’s not tough at all, just another step of deliciousness. The shell is easily made by mixing together melted chocolate and coconut oil – super simple, yet super magical. The coconut oil makes the magic happen…as soon as the chocolate hits the frozen coconut pops it hardens into crisp, chocolaty, magic. I sprinkled a little flurry of extra coconut on top for good measure…plus it’s so good lookin’!

 

Chocolate-Dipped Coconut + Rum Popsicles
 
Creamy, coconut & rum popsicles dipped in a crisp chocolate shell.
Author: Cindy
Serves: 10 popsicles

Ingredients
  • 3½ cups coconut milk
  • ½ cup toasted, unsweetened coconut plus more for garnish
  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons organic cane sugar (or granulated)
  • 1.5 ounces (3 tablespoons) spiced rum
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl combine the coconut milk, toasted coconut, sugar, and rum. Whisk to combine and dissolve the sugar. Divide between ice pop molds and freeze 1 hour before inserting sticks. Continue to freeze until frozen solid – at least 4 hours.
  2. Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together, either in a double boiler or in 30 second bursts in the microwave, stirring between each burst until melted and smooth. Pour the chocolate into a glass wide enough to fit a popsicle. Unmold the pops in batches, about 2 at a time, leaving the rest in the freezer, and dip pops into the chocolate. Sprinkle with more coconut immediately, the chocolate will firm up quickly! Enjoy!
Notes
Makes about 10 pops using THIS mold.

These pops aren’t super boozey—and as tempted as you may be to add more rum, don’t. More booze sounds like a grand idea, but it will inhibit the pops from reaching frozen glory…meaning, the pops will never freeze up right. Do like Tracy does and dip these pops in some extra rum (or even bourbon!) to fulfill your cocktail-turned-dessert desires.

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Filed Under: ice pops Tagged With: chocolate, coconut, coconut milk, coconut oil, frozen, hard shell, ice pop, magic, popsicle, popsicle week, summer, toasted, treat

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Comments

  1. Megan

    August 15, 2013 at 3:53 am

    I love these photos so much! And I know I’d love these tasty pops too. Way to dip all perfectly, girlfren!

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 15, 2013 at 3:55 am

      thanks, girl!!

      Reply
  2. Erika

    August 15, 2013 at 4:16 am

    I knew you would bring it.. These are the biznaz! Love your pictures.

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 15, 2013 at 4:39 am

      thanks for having faith, girl.

      Reply
  3. Tieghan

    August 15, 2013 at 4:52 am

    Oh man!! These are awesome!! Coconut and chocolate??!?! Yes, oh yes!! These are amazing! I am LOVING popsicle week, so fun!

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 15, 2013 at 4:53 am

      YES! So glad you approve, Tieghan!

      Reply
  4. Amy | Club Narwhal

    August 15, 2013 at 5:23 am

    A-FREAKING-men! These look so luscious (is it creepy to describe a popsicle as “luscious”? Probs.)! You guys are making me want to get a popsicle mold right this very second.

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 15, 2013 at 9:20 am

      haha, thanks!

      Reply
  5. Ileana

    August 15, 2013 at 5:33 am

    These look fabulous! I love all these flavors, especially together. These are coming up soon in my kitchen! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 15, 2013 at 9:20 am

      thank YOU!

      Reply
  6. Danguole

    August 15, 2013 at 7:38 am

    These are so goshdarn pretty. I want a dress that looks like them, is that weird?

    Not to be shallow, though–I know they taste amazing, too!

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 15, 2013 at 9:21 am

      hey, I’m totally into good looking food 😉

      Reply
  7. Nicole

    August 15, 2013 at 8:10 am

    I love you so much for making these. Want! My only regret from our Nashville vacay was NOT getting my paleta dipped in chocolate. I mean, what was I thinking? These are the prettiest!!!

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 15, 2013 at 9:22 am

      I think there’s a life lesson there…always go for the chocolate dip.

      Reply
  8. Billy

    August 15, 2013 at 8:48 am

    WHAT A BABE OF A POPSICLE.

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 15, 2013 at 9:22 am

      it’s a beach babe!

      Reply
  9. Kelly Senyei | Just a Taste

    August 15, 2013 at 9:17 am

    Oh my heavens! These look absolutely outstanding! Your photographs are stunning 🙂

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 15, 2013 at 9:27 am

      Thanks, Kelly!!

      Reply
  10. Kathryn

    August 15, 2013 at 9:31 am

    Chocolate, coconut and rum is pretty much my ideal combination. Love these popsicles!

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 15, 2013 at 11:31 am

      yes! mine too.

      Reply
  11. Gabriel

    August 15, 2013 at 10:00 am

    Oh no you dihn’t! This is basically a cruise in the Caribbean, but for your mouth. Looks soo good!

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 15, 2013 at 11:31 am

      yes! it’s the less expensive alternative to real vacation.

      Reply
  12. Amanda @ Once Upon a Recipe

    August 15, 2013 at 11:19 am

    Friend! You’re making me want all the things! These might be the most gorgeous popsicles I ever did see.

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 15, 2013 at 11:29 am

      YES! I feel like my work is done 🙂

      Reply
  13. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

    August 15, 2013 at 11:47 am

    I NEED these in my life. Oh my!!

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 16, 2013 at 5:08 am

      yes!

      Reply
  14. Erika

    August 15, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    These are like an island holiday on a stick and I want them in my face now! Just add tiny umbrella 😉

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 16, 2013 at 5:08 am

      I really should’ve added an umbrella!

      Reply
  15. Izy

    August 15, 2013 at 3:19 pm

    WHY are these not in my face RIGHT NOW!? Too much goodness.
    Awesome and stylin’
    (p.s. I would totally be tempted to throw in that shot of malibu too..)

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 16, 2013 at 5:08 am

      I’ll just chuck some across the ocean for you!

      Reply
  16. Sarah Crowder (punctuated. with food)

    August 15, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    I am literally salivating over that shot of the pop in melted chocolate.

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 16, 2013 at 5:09 am

      yes! thank you! I couldn’t resist 🙂

      Reply
  17. Sarah | The Sugar Hit

    August 15, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    Chocolate and coconut and rum is my summer time goodness trifecta. Chocolate because YES. Coconut because tropical, and rum because it makes me wanna dance. So, these are KILLER.

    And that photo with the frost creeping up the chocolate? Amaaze.

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 16, 2013 at 5:10 am

      YAY! thank you!

      Reply
  18. Rachel @ Bakerita

    August 15, 2013 at 7:37 pm

    Ok yum. Making these ASAP, then eating them all.

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 16, 2013 at 5:10 am

      I’ve already eaten half!!

      Reply
  19. Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough

    August 16, 2013 at 5:00 am

    These pops are like my spirit animal. SO GOOD.

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 16, 2013 at 5:10 am

      haha, YES!

      Reply
  20. Catalita

    August 18, 2013 at 1:04 am

    These look sooo yammi! I am definitely going to give them a try!

    Much love from Bulgaria!

    Reply
    • cindy

      August 18, 2013 at 7:58 am

      Thank you, Catalita!! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Melanie @ Just Some Salt and Pepper

    August 18, 2013 at 8:19 am

    These sound absolutely SCRUMPTIOUS!!

    Reply
  22. Tracy | Peanut Butter and Onion

    August 19, 2013 at 3:51 am

    I need to buy these molds, and start making pops!!!

    Reply
  23. Savannagal

    August 28, 2013 at 6:17 am

    I can’t wait to make these. I buy store brand coconut pops all summer long. I grew up in Chicago were home made paletas in all sorts of flavors were sold by cart vendors wandering the neighborhood. I miss them dearly. Yours looks great and I’m definitely going to give them a try. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  24. Renee

    September 24, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    I assume it is sweetened coconut milk. I know summer is technically over, but I’m thinking this is going to be my sweet treat of the week. They sound lovely.

    Reply
    • cindy

      September 25, 2013 at 6:02 am

      It was just regular, coconut milk from the can. I don’t believe it’s sweetened. Thanks!

      Reply
  25. Jacki

    July 13, 2014 at 6:07 am

    Where did you get your popsicle mold? I have been searching everywhere and can not find one that looks like that. TY in advance! 🙂

    Reply
    • cindy

      July 13, 2014 at 7:12 am

      I have a Progressive brand mold that I purchased from Amazon.

      Reply
  26. Sana

    September 23, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    I had trouble with the chocolate coagulating quickly and not sticking to the pops. Was it just not hot enough so I need to remicrowave after 1 or 2 pops?

    Reply
    • cindy

      September 24, 2014 at 9:20 am

      you may need to remelt the chocolate. It should be fairly thin and very melted.

      Reply
  27. Shareba @ In Search Of Yummy-ness

    June 20, 2015 at 9:49 am

    I just saw these on Pinterest and had to come get the recipe. Your popsicles look amazing! I can’t wait to try making them!

    Reply

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