It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, it ain’t xmas, it’s Popsicle Week 2014! organized by the one and only Billy of Wit and Vinegar. This week has been FILLED with amazing recipes from a bunch of harcore foodies and today’s my turn to share the goods: Dairy Free Black Forest Popsicles!
You know black forest cake, right? That delicious german creation stuffed with chocolate, cream, and cherries. Well, this recipe is THE SAME except that there’s no dairy AND I skipped the maraschino cherries which taste like cough syrup, instead, I used a sour cherry compote and topped it all with dark chocolate shavings. I’m telling ya, THIS IS GOOD.
Side note: I used some local cherries for styling purposes and my house ended up looking like a murder scene from Dexter! ha! There was cherry juice on the walls and all.
Full recipe after the jump!
Dairy Free Black Forest Popsicles
Makes 10 pops
Ingredients
– 2 cans coconut milk (full-fat makes it fudge-y, but you can use light if you want)
– 1/3 cup dutch-processed cocoa
– 5 tablespoons agave syrup (3 for the chocolate sauce, 2 for the “cream”).
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
– 1/3 cup cherry jam or any kind of store bought cherry compote (use something with less sugar)
– Juice of 1/2 lemon
– Dark chocolate for shavings
Instructions
1. Pour 1 can of coconut milk in a heavy pot, add the cocoa, 3 tablespoons of agave syrup, and whisk to incorporate. Turn up the heat on medium and let it gently simmer for about 5 min. Set aside, place in the fridge to cool down.
1. In a mixing bowl, pour the other can of coconut milk, the vanilla, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of agave syrup, whisk until the syrup dissolves. Place in the fridge.
1. In a small bowl place the cherry compote and add juice of 1/2 lemon, stir to mix well, set aside.
Assemble!
– Get your popsicle containers and fill 1/4 with the chocolate sauce, then add spoon-ish of cherry compote, slowly and gently pour some of the vanilla coconut milk (don’t fill it all the way though). Top any space left with more of the chocolate sauce.
– Using a chopstick or skewer make a few swirls. I suggest you insert the chopstick and just give it one or two swirls – don’t swirl too much or you’ll mix it all.
– Place in the freezer and after 20-30 min insert the popsicle sticks so that they stay in place and don’t sink. Freeze completely.
To serve simply sprinkle some chocolate shavings on top (warm up the chocolate bar with your hands and use a veggie peeler to shave it). That’s it!!
Tasty tasty bastards, indeed.
CREDIT:
Photos and styling: Artful Desperado
Heather says
Beautiful photos Gabriel. I am in the same situation. Making a cherry pie, and spraying red cherry juice everywhere.
Gabriel says
haha that’s the only way to go with those delicious cherries!
cynthia says
These are pure art — and they sound/look fantastically delicious. So awesome.
Gabriel says
Thanks so much Cynthia! And they indeed are tasty! ;)
sue/the view from great island says
I love the random textures and colors marbling through these pops, they sound delicious!
Gabriel says
Woop! Thanks Sue!
dana says
i think I just cried a little these images are so beautiful. Stunning!
Gabriel says
YAY! That’s awesome! (as long as they are happy tears haha). Thanks a bunch Dana! :)
dana says
also, can we be besties? kthanksbye
Gabriel says
YES!!! Though we would need to include a gym membership ’cause we be constantly feasting!!
dana says
AMEN. Online bestie, you think of everything. Also, GIMME DEM POPS.
Lyndsay // Coco Cake Land says
i am DYING at this sheer beauty. and that gif – GIFTASTIC! the flavour sounds perfect too. you are a true artist gabriel! xo
Gabriel says
Gosh, Lyndsay you’re too kind! Thank you for your lovely words! And enjoy the tasty treats
Willow @ Will Cook For Friends says
So gorgeous! These look dangerously easy to make, too… not like I’m going to let that stop me! :)
Gabriel says
they totally take no time to make and are worth it, so yes friend, go for it!
Em | the pig & quill says
WHOA. These are everything good and nothing bad and I think I’m in love. <3 <3 <3
Gabriel says
You got it! Guilt free feasting!
Ileana says
WOW. So gorgeous. These pops just moved to the top of my to-popsicle list.
Gabriel says
Thanks Ileana! Let me know if you love them! (I’m sure you will!)
Cindy says
These are beautiful! and I bet they are so delicious! I used to order a black forest cake from an Austrian bakery and they always used real cherries (+ kirsch)–far superior to maraschinos.
Gabriel says
Oh yummmm! Yah that’s waay better than the stuff in a jar which is so not cool. Thanks Cindy!
Molly says
Holy beautiful, batman. I’m in love with your styling choices & photos! Glad I found you (popsicleweek rules)!
Gabriel says
Woop! Welcome Molly, stay awhile! :D
Leeanne says
YES!!!!
Gabriel says
I feel your excitement!
Nicole says
It IS the most wonderful time of the year! And these might be my favorite pops yet. So beautiful!
Gabriel says
Thanks Nicole!
Nik@ABrownTable says
Gorgeous photography! Black forest is my favorite cake so this is right up my alley.
stephanie says
your photos are so, so gorgeous! also…i’m not the hugest fan of black forest cake…but of anything could convince me otherwise, it’d be these pops. i think i need to give black forest cake another try :)
Gabriel says
I know! I think it’s the syrup-y cherries that turn people off. I’m sure a modernized version of it has potential. Also – LOVE YOUR BLOG! (fan boy right here). Thanks Stephanie!
stephanie says
:D OMG let’s met up when i’m back in vancouver!!!
Gabriel says
Yes yes yes! Let’s do it!
Ayesha says
they look amazing!! can you tell me where did you get the Popsicle tray? I really want one ..
Gabriel says
Yes, they’re the best! I found mine on amazon. If you search for popsicle molds you’ll find them (mine are the ‘progressive’ brand)
Beth says
Every pic you have is incredible. I had a tough time picking one for pinterest
Gabriel says
*blush* thanks so much Beth!!
Pang says
This looks insanely GOOD, and all photographs are SO GORGEOUS.
I am sharing this on FB page :)
Gabriel says
AH! So flattered, thanks so much Pang
Sherrie | With Food + Love says
These are everything I want in a popsicle, pure pop perfection!!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
WOW. these look awesome! Definitely craving one of these pops right now, love the recipe… thanks for sharing!
Anna says
Um. Whoa.
This just made my whole life.
Do you know the calorie count on one of these?? just curious; I want to put it into my MyFitnessPal app!!!!!
Gabriel says
Hi Anna!…oh..um.. zero? haha. Oh man sorry I have no clue, but judging by the content of coconut milk and other ingredients..around 120? something like that.
Sebastien says
Hey! Long time!
We’re trying this tonight! Will let you how it turns out.
Love your blog and your recipes. And the playlists. Really cool!
Sebastien
Gabriel says
Hi Sebastien! Long time indeed! That’s awesome, let me know how you guys like it. Best!
Di says
These are beautiful! Have you tried it with any sweeteners other than agave (which is actually quite bad for you)?
Gabriel says
Thank you Di! And no I haven’t tried it with other sweeteners – I find agave dissolves nicely and doesn’t leave any sugary crystals – you could try to use honey! that works too. in reality tho, all sweeteners are not that great for you, so hey, a lil’ bit in a pop won’t hurt anyone ;)
Esther says
Gabriel what a wonder worker you are!!!! I have sister in-law who has just gone on the paleo diet so this almost fits the bill, but she is not so strict sothis will be a great treat for her. thank you for a fabulous treat to eat
Gabriel says
My pleasure! :)
Sarah Marie says
Stunning! I can hardly wait to try these! Where did you get the Popsicle mold? I looked everywhere for one like yours! Thank you :)
Gabriel says
Hi! I got it from amazon, it’s the progressive brand popsicle mold.
Eden Passante says
These look unbelievable! Yum!!
Gabriel says
Thank you! :) they are quite tasty!
Monica says
These look amazing! How many ml is a can of coconut milk?? Just in case it’s different in my country ;)
Gabriel says
Hi! It’s 414 mL :)