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.
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.
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.
Stir it up with your milks…you’ll begin to see a beautiful array of milky and bright colors come together.
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.
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.
Photos by: Maria Hedrick Photography
By 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.
These look so delicious! I love sour things so this would be a perfect way to cool off
Thanks Kendall! I love anything sour too.
These poles look absolutely amazing! I love the little added crunchies at the end!
Thanks Patty. I promise these popsicles taste as smooth as a drink.
I bet these taste so refreshing on a hot summer day!
So true Denise! These poles are fabulous.
These look so tasty! I actually think “poles” are a better name than “popsicles!” 🙂
Me too! You would love them Maryanne.
Boy, those lime poles look super delicious, and just the perfect treat for the hot summer weathers.
They perfectly hit the spot. Enjoy them.
Yum.. Beautiful color and flavor . Love lime flavored dishes.
Love these flavors too. Thanks for the nice compliment.
Wow, they are like a Keylime pie on a pole. Great idea about the rice flakes and sugar. I need to try them.
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 🙂
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!
Thanks Jennifer. I love this combo – I hope you do too. Stay cool!
Love it. Where’s a good place to get cute popsicle molds? I love the ones in the pics.
I buy mine on Amazon or Food 52 if I want to be fancy. Try this link –
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2/145-9667416-0216544?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=popsicle+molds
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!
Thanks Annie. Love your comment. It made me laugh out loud.
They look so refreshing! Yum 🙂