Today we bring easy recipes to make with all kinds of Zoku utensils! Because summer is here, and with it the time when we most enjoy ice creams and cool drinks that not only turn a few minutes into moments of true pleasure, but also help us beat the heat and remind us that vacation is very near.
As you probably know, thanks to the renowned brand of ice cream tools 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 shakes very easily and with extraordinary results.
To show you the options you have with Zoku, we bring you several recipes, all of them super easy, using different utensils, such as the Quick Pop ice cream maker, the Fish Pops mold or the slush cup that will surely inspire you and make you want to try new flavors and create your own preparations. Can you already imagine yourself there sitting, free from work and with your homemade slush in hand, right? Here we go!
Recipes with Zoku
1. Creamy strawberry ice cream
Recipe prepared with the Zoku ice cream bowl
Ingredients
- 340gr fresh strawberries
- 100gr sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 280gr heavy cream 35-35% M.F.
- 310ml whole milk
Preparation
- Combine the strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract and salt and blend in a blender or food processor.
- Add the cream and milk and mix. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator and mix well before serving in the Zoku ice cream bowl
- Once served in the bowl, stir occasionally so the ice cream forms a creamy texture.
2. Soy and banana ice cream
Recipe prepared with the Zoku ice cream bowl
Ingredients
- 2 small bananas sliced
- 160ml agave nectar
- 2 teaspoons banana extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 350ml soy milk
Preparation
- Blend the banana with the agave nectar, banana extract, salt and soy milk until you get a puree-like texture 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, keep stirring (turning the mixture inside the Zoku bowl) so the ice cream forms a creamy texture.
3. Frozen strawberry shake
Recipe prepared with the Zoku slush cup
Ingredients
- 320gr vanilla ice cream
- 225gr fresh strawberries
- 60ml milk
Optional garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Strawberries
- Pieces of traditional sponge cake
Preparation
- Place the ice cream, strawberries and milk in a blender or processor at medium speed.
- Pour the mixture into the Zoku slush cup and stir until the mixture begins to thicken.
- If desired, place the garnish ingredients on top to serve.
4. "Back to school" shake
Recipe prepared with the Zoku slush cup
Ingredients
- 280gr fresh pineapple chunks
- 130gr fresh spinach
- 150ml coconut water
- 1 large banana
Preparation
- Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor at medium speed.
- Pour the mixture 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 pop maker adjusting the quantities.
Zoku Fish Pops mold for 6 popsicles
Ingredients (for 6 fish pops)
- 450gr fresh fruit (such as blueberries, strawberries or mango)
- 80ml coconut water (or mineral water)
Preparation
- Place the fruit you have chosen and the coconut water in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the Zoku Fish Pop mold to make your fun natural fruit popsicles.
6. Tea, lemon and honey popsicles
Recipe prepared with the Zoku Quick Pop ice cream maker for 6 popsicles, although you can use another Zoku ice pop maker or mold adjusting the quantities.
Zoku Quick Pop ice cream maker
Ingredients (for 6 popsicles)
- 300ml cold tea
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2-3 tablespoons honey
Preparation
- Mix all ingredients in a glass until perfectly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the Zoku ice pop maker previously frozen up to the fill line of each cavity.
- Wait a few minutes and unmold.
Tips
- It is recommended to taste the mixture before freezing in the maker. If you prefer it sweeter, simply add more honey to taste.
- The recipe uses black tea, but you can use whichever tea you prefer to pair with the honey flavor.
7. Watermelon and mint popsicles
Zoku Quick Pop ice cream maker
Ingredients (for 6 popsicles)
- 300gr seedless fresh watermelon cut into cubes
- 60ml cold water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 6-8 mint leaves
- Sugar or agave nectar (optional)
Preparation
- Blend all ingredients until perfectly combined.
- Pour the mixture into the Zoku ice pop maker previously frozen up to the fill 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 popsicles, although you can use another Zoku ice pop maker or mold adjusting the quantities.
Zoku Quick Pop ice cream maker
Ingredients (for 6 pops)
- 225gr coconut Greek yogurt
- 125ml whole milk
- Half a teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Fresh mango thinly sliced
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the yogurt, milk and vanilla extract.
- With the optional Zoku decorating accessory, apply slices of mango to the walls of each cavity of the Quick Pop ice pop maker and pour the liquid mixture into the cavities.
- Wait a few minutes and unmold.
FINAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- All these recipes were sourced from Zoku. If you want more inspiration and want to get the most out of your Zoku makers and cups, I recommend the recipe book Quick Pops by Zoku.
- All recipes prepared with the makers can also be made in Zoku ice pop molds. The difference between these two concepts is that the makers have been previously kept in the freezer, and when making the ice cream you pour in the mixture, wait 5 minutes and you can extract delicious ice creams immediately. In contrast, molds are placed in the freezer after you pour in the mixture, and you must wait a minimum of 12 hours to enjoy them.
