RECIPE | Blueberry yoghurt ice lollies

Have you noticed how large and plump the blueberries are this season? Make the most of them with this easy dessert recipe (there's a low-kilojoule option too)

08 September 2019 - 00:00 By hilary biller
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Blueberry yoghurt ice lollies.
Blueberry yoghurt ice lollies.
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Makes: about 10 depending on size of mould

Ingredients:

500ml (2 cups) fresh blueberries

30ml (2 tbsp) sugar or zylitol

90ml (6 tbsp) runny honey

80ml (⅓ cup) water

1 strip of lemon rind

500ml (2 cups) thick plain yoghurt (for a lolly with less kJ use a fat-free or low-fat yoghurt)

Method:

  1. Place berries and sugar in a small pan over a medium heat. Cook, stirring for 10-12 minutes, pressing the berries against the side of the pan. Cool completely.
  2. Place the honey, water and rind in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. remove from the heat and let it stand for 15 minutes for the flavours to infuse. Discard the lemon rind and cool completely.
  3. Combine the honey mixture and yoghurt, stirring till smooth.
  4. Pour into lolly moulds alternating with the blueberry mixture.
  5. When full, swirl the two mixtures using a round bladed knife. Or, if you prefer, mix the yoghurt and blueberry mixture together before pouring into the lolly moulds.
  6. Freeze overnight or until solid.
  7. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving.

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