Lime Popsicles (or as the Aussie’s call them: Poles)

Picture this: my family and I take an overnight flight from LA to Melbourne. Tired and hungry, we check in to our hotel, but find that our rooms aren’t ready. Embracing the adventure of it all – or, at least, trying really hard to – we decided to explore a little, and find something quick to eat. As luck would have it, we stumbled upon Chin Chin Handmade Restaurant, and were introduced to these lime popsicles (or “poles” as they call them) and promptly began our love affair with Australia.

Lime Popsicles

I didn’t know it at the time, but “pole” is what they call a popsicle down under. The name hardly stretches the imagination. Popsicle, pole, whatever – we absolutely loved them. So when we got back stateside, I looked up the Chin Chin cookbook and decided to give these babies a try for myself.

The recipe calls for a few more steps than your typical “pole,” but I knew the insatiable flavor to come at the finish line was well worth the added legwork.

Lime Popsicles

First, fresh juice is essential. And you’ll want to zest a couple of those limes to add to the mix – we’re using these limes in their entirety.

Lime Popsicles

Lime Popsicles

Stir it up with your milks…you’ll begin to see a beautiful array of milky and bright colors come together.

Lime Popsicles

And freeze into your favorite popsicle molds.

The thing that truly takes these lime popsicles from “ordinary” to “crikey, these are legit!” is the mix of toasted rice flakes and sugar. I mean, what a great idea – to roll an already delicious dessert in more deliciousness.

Lime Popsicles

My mouth is watering just from gazing at their beauty. Chin Chin! The expression is a toast of sorts, but it’ll apply just as in devouring these tasty, tarty treats.

Lime Popsicles

 

Photos by: Maria Hedrick Photography

Lemon Lime Poles

By TheSweetNerd  

July 12, 2017

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups condensed milk

1 cup milk

3/4 cup lime juice

zest of 2 limes

50 g rice flakes, lightly toasted

1 1/2 tablespoons caster sugar

Directions

1Thoroughly mix the milks, juice, zest, and a small pinch of salt. Divide among icy pole molds and freeze.

2Before serving, mix the rice flakes and sugar. Remove the icy poles from their molds and lightly roll them in the flakes and sugar mix.

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Lime Popsicles

24 Comments

  • Kendall Haun
    7 years ago

    These look so delicious! I love sour things so this would be a perfect way to cool off

    • Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez
      7 years ago

      Thanks Kendall! I love anything sour too.

  • These poles look absolutely amazing! I love the little added crunchies at the end!

    • Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez
      7 years ago

      Thanks Patty. I promise these popsicles taste as smooth as a drink.

  • 7 years ago

    I bet these taste so refreshing on a hot summer day!

    • Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez
      7 years ago

      So true Denise! These poles are fabulous.

  • These look so tasty! I actually think “poles” are a better name than “popsicles!” 🙂

    • Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez
      7 years ago

      Me too! You would love them Maryanne.

  • 7 years ago

    Boy, those lime poles look super delicious, and just the perfect treat for the hot summer weathers.

    • Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez
      7 years ago

      They perfectly hit the spot. Enjoy them.

  • Yum.. Beautiful color and flavor . Love lime flavored dishes.

    • Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez
      7 years ago

      Love these flavors too. Thanks for the nice compliment.

  • Laura
    7 years ago

    Wow, they are like a Keylime pie on a pole. Great idea about the rice flakes and sugar. I need to try them.

    • Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez
      7 years ago

      Oh my gosh… best description ever. Enjoy this delicious pole.

  • Haha! ‘Pole’ that so funny! But these look delicious, Cindy! Love lime and I bet these are super refreshing and tart. Great idea with the rice flakes for a bit of texture too 🙂

    • Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez
      7 years ago

      Lime and rice flakes are the perfect texture Dawn. I love them!

  • I didn’t know they called them Poles! Learn something new everyday 🙂 These are so pretty and perfect Summer refreshers. There’s nothing like lime in the heat!

    • Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez
      7 years ago

      Thanks Jennifer. I love this combo – I hope you do too. Stay cool!

  • Tessa
    7 years ago

    Love it. Where’s a good place to get cute popsicle molds? I love the ones in the pics.

  • 7 years ago

    This looks so delicious! Thank you for sharing:)

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  • Crikey – these ARE legit! So tasty and refreshing! The perfect summertime treat! Pinned!

    • Cindy "TheSweetNerd" Rodriguez
      7 years ago

      Thanks Annie. Love your comment. It made me laugh out loud.

  • They look so refreshing! Yum 🙂

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