Strawberry Shortcake Popsicles

Cool down on a hot summer day with a strawberry shortcake Popsicle.

Serves: about 7-8 popsicles, depends on size of mold

Prep Time: 8-10 min

Assembly Time: 35 min, plus freezing 

Total:  35 min, plus freezing

Ingredients

2 cups vanilla yogurt, or plain with added vanilla

1/3 cup vanilla cookie crumbs (or crushed vanilla oreos)

1  cup fresh strawberries

1 tbsp. sugar (or more)

Directions

1. In a bowl, stir together yogurt and cookie crumbs.  Spoon a layer into the bottom of popsicle mold (you can use a store-bought one, or small paper or plastic cups with wooden sticks).
2. Freeze for 15-20 minutes.
3. Wash and puree strawberries in a blender or food processor.  Add sugar to taste.
4. Remove popsicles from freezer and spoon a layer of strawberry puree into the mold.
5. Freeze for another 15-20 minutes.
6. Remove from the freezer and spoon the final layer of vanilla crumb yogurt into the mold.  Insert sticks in the centre and freeze overnight.

Adapted from bakersroyale.com