Today we bring you easy recipes to make with all kinds of Zoku utensils! Because summer is coming, and with it the time when we most enjoy ice creams and soft drinks that not only turn a few minutes into moments of real pleasure, but also help us overcome the heat and remember that the holidays are very close.
As you probably know, thanks to the renowned brand of ice cream makers Zoku, we have access to very high-quality products that allow us to make all kinds of ice cream at home (both popsicles and creamy), slushies and also milkshakes very easily and with extraordinary results.
To give you an idea of the options you have with Zoku, we bring you several recipes, all of them very easy, using different utensils, such as the Quick Pop ice cream maker, the Fish Pops mold or the slush container that will surely inspire you and encourage you to try new flavors and create your own preparations. Can you already imagine yourself sitting there, free of work and with your homemade slush in hand, right? Here we go!
Recipes with Zoku
1. Creamy strawberry ice cream
Recipe prepared with Zoku's ice cream bowl
Ingredients
- 340gr of fresh strawberries
- 100gr of sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 280gr of whipping cream 35-35% MG
- 310ml whole milk
Preparation
- Blend the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract and salt and puree in a blender or food processor .
- Add the cream and milk and mix. Chill the mixture in the fridge and mix well before serving in the Zoku ice cream bowl.
- Once served in the bowl, stir occasionally to create a creamy texture for the ice cream.
2. Soy and banana ice cream
Recipe prepared with Zoku's ice cream bowl
Ingredients
- 2 small bananas cut into slices
- 160ml of agave nectar
- 2 teaspoons of banana extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 350ml soy milk
Preparation
- Blend the banana together with the agave nectar, banana extract, salt and soy milk until smooth in a blender or food processor .
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator and mix well before serving in the Zoku ice cream bowl .
- Once in the bowl, mix (stirring the mixture inside the Zoku bowl) so that the ice cream forms with a creamy texture.
3. Strawberry ice cream shake
Recipe prepared with the Zoku slush maker
Ingredients
- 320gr vanilla ice cream
- 225gr of fresh strawberries
- 60ml of milk
- Whipped cream
- Strawberries
- Traditional sponge cake pieces
Preparation
- Place ice cream, strawberries and milk in a blender or processor on medium speed.
- Pour the mixture into the Zoku slush container and stir until the mixture starts to thicken.
- If desired, place garnish ingredients on top to serve.
4. Back to school shake
Recipe prepared with the Zoku slush maker
Ingredients
- 280gr of fresh pineapple pieces
- 130gr of fresh spinach
- 150ml coconut water
- 1 large banana
Preparation
- Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor at medium speed.
- Pour the preparation into the Zoku slush cup and stir until the mixture begins to thicken.
5. Natural fruit popsicles "Fish Pops"
Recipe prepared with the Zoku Fish Pops mold , although you can use any other Zoku ice cream maker by modifying the quantities.
Mold for 6 Zoku Fish Pops ice creams
Ingredients (for 6 fish pops)
- 450gr of fresh fruit (such as blueberries, strawberries or mango)
- 80ml coconut water (or mineral water)
Preparation
- Place your chosen fruit and coconut water in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the Zoku Fish Pop mold to create your fun natural fruit ice creams.
6. Lemon and honey tea popsicles
Recipe prepared with the Zoku Quick Pop ice cream maker for 6 ice creams, although you can use another Zoku ice cream maker or mold by modifying the quantities.
Zoku Quick Pop Ice Cream Maker
Ingredients (for 6 popsicles)
- 300ml of cold tea
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2-3 tablespoons of honey
Preparation
- Mix all the ingredients in a glass until they are perfectly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the previously frozen Zoku ice cream maker up to the filling line of each cavity.
- Wait a few minutes and unmold.
Tips
- It is recommended to taste the mixture before freezing it in the refrigerator. If you like it with a sweeter taste, just add more honey to taste.
- The recipe uses black tea, but you can use whatever you like to combine with the flavor of honey.
7. Watermelon and mint popsicles
Zoku Quick Pop Ice Cream Maker
Ingredients (for 6 popsicles)
- 300gr of fresh seedless watermelon cut into cubes
- 60ml cold water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6-8 mint leaves
- Sugar or agave nectar (optional)
Preparation
- Mix all the ingredients until they are perfectly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the previously frozen Zoku ice cream maker up to the filling line of each cavity.
- Wait a few minutes and unmold.
8. Coconut and mango popsicles
Recipe prepared with the Zoku Quick Pop ice cream maker for 6 ice creams , although you can use another Zoku ice cream maker or mold by modifying the quantities.
Zoku Quick Pop Ice Cream Maker
Ingredients (for 6 pops)
- 225gr of Greek coconut yogurt
- 125ml whole milk
- Half teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh mango thinly sliced
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the yogurt, milk and vanilla extract.
- Using the optional Zoku decorating accessory, apply sliced mango pieces to the walls of each cavity of the Quick Pop maker and pour the liquid mixture into the cavities.
- Wait a few minutes and unmold.
FINAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- All of these recipes are from Zoku. If you want more inspiration and are eager to get the most out of your Zoku ice cream makers and cups, I highly recommend Zoku's Quick Pops recipe book.
- All the recipes that are prepared with ice cream makers can also be prepared in Zoku ice cream moulds. The difference between these two concepts is that you have had the ice cream makers in the freezer beforehand, and when it comes time to make the ice cream you pour the mixture in, wait 5 minutes and extract some delicious ice cream right away. On the other hand, you put the moulds in the freezer once you have added the mixture, and you have to wait a minimum of 12 hours to enjoy them.
