Cherry Creamsicles {Real Food + No Refined Sugar}

Published: Jun 24, 2018 · Modified: May 12, 2021 by Emily Criswell · I may receive commissions from purchases made through links in this article · 68 Comments

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Old Fashioned Cherry Creamsicles! Creamy vanilla goodness paired with sweet, fruity, icy, cherry deliciousness in popsicle form, what's not to like? Thesedelicious popsicles are the perfect Creamsicle® Copycat!

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Everyone needs a creamsicle popsicle when the heat goes up!

Summer is in full swing and it is hot out!

When the heat goes up I really don't feel like spending much time in the kitchen cooking hot meals. I find myself wanting simple and quick meals that don't require turning on the oven. And frankly, all I really want is hydrating drinks like strawberry switchel, strawberry cucumber lemon water,hibiscus strawberry iced tea,agua frescas andlots of cold frozen treats like popsicles.

Who doesn't love an old fashioned creamsicle?

You can't beat that amazing flavor combo of creamy vanilla ice cream paired with sweet, icy, cherry bliss!

I can still remember the sound of the ice cream truck driving around in my childhoodneighborhood and all of the kids rushing outside to get their favorite frozen treat.

Creamsicles and fudgesicles were always fully stocked.

But those nostalgic yellow boxed versions that most of us grew up with are loaded with some not so lovely processed ingredients, food coloring and corn syrup.

Yikes! Not something I am comfortable serving my family.

There is nothing REAL about those creamsicles.

And friends, it’s really simple to make your own cherry creamsiclesat home!Trust me, your taste buds and tummywill thank youwhen you take a bite of these deletable cherry creamsicles.

My version includes whole fruit {who can resist those glorious stone fruit beauties ... cherries!!!}, a small amount of raw honey, a little bit of vanilla and some fresh whipped cream.

Just simple, whole, real food ingredients!

These popsicles don't last long in my freezer, my family gobbles them up so fast. On a hot summer day or evening, I have no problem sharing these nourishing Cherry Creamsicles with my little loves.

If you're sticking to a real food diet, you don't have to miss out on this summertime classic.

Go ahead and indulge, life is too short not to. Enjoy!

Cherry Creamsicles

Yield: 6-8 popsicles

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Inactive Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes

Old Fashioned Cherry Creamsicles! Creamy vanilla goodness paired with sweet, fruity, icy, cherry deliciousness in popsicle form, what's not to like? These delicious popsicles are the perfect Creamsicle® Copycat!

Ingredients

10 oz. or about 2 cups pitted fresh or thawed frozen organic cherries
¼ cup coconut water or filtered water {<-- this is my favorite coconut water}
1 cup raw cream or organic whipping cream {for dairy-free version, see Notes}
1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
3-4 tablespoon raw light-colored honey (<-- I use local raw clover honey OR this raw honey)

Instructions

Place a large mixing bowl in the fridge to chill to use the next day for the whipped cream. If you forget, no worries - just make sure the cream is very cold.
If using frozen cherries, thaw the cherries.
Add the cherries and ¼ cup coconut water or filtered water to a blender. Blend until pureed and no chunks remain. Set aside.
Remove the chilled mixing bowl from the refrigerator. Using a mixer on low speed, whip the cream, vanilla and raw honey for about 30 seconds, then increase speed to medium for about 1 to 1 ½ minutes, or until the cream has become thick and fluffy and looks like whipped cream.
Have your popsicle molds ready to fill. To get the marbled effect, you will need a spoon or small spatula and will need to alternate the whipped cream and blended cherry mixture. To assemble, use a spoon or small spatula to add about a tablespoon of whipped cream to 1 popsicle mold. Then add some cherry mixture and tap the mold on the counter to allow the whipped cream to settle at the top of the popsicle mold. Keep alternating the mixtures until you have filled the popsicle mold. Repeat until all popsicle molds are filled. It sounds complicated but it's really very simple. It takes less than 5 minutes to fill all of the popsicle molds.
Place the full popsicle molds in the freezer for at least 6-8 hours until frozen, best overnight.
When frozen, briefly run popsicle mold under warm water for just a second to help release the popsicle. If using stainless steel popsicle molds you usually don't need to do this for more than a second or two and they'll slip right out. If you're using BPA free plastic popsicle molds you'll usually need to run them under the water a little bit longer before they'll come out easily.

Notes

YOU WILL NEED:Standing MixerorHand-Held Mixer, Blender,Popsicle Molds, Spoon/Spatula

Yield:Finished popsicle yield varies. I can usually fill about 6-8 popsicle molds.

Popsicle Molds:I used thesestainless steel popsicle molds that come with reusable bamboo sticks. I also haveBPA Free popsicle molds, which are relatively inexpensive and easy to find online. Here is aBPA free popsicle mold that holds 10 popsiclesor a fun one that has adrip-free handle and slurper straw. You could also use little paper cups and popsicle sticks if you don’t have popsicle molds.

Dairy Free Version:You'll need coconut cream {from the tops of approx. 1-3 cans of full-fat coconut milk} to replace the cream.

The night before you want to make the popsicles, place cans of coconut milk in the refrigerator. I recommend placing 3 cans in the refrigerator just incase one can doesn't quite form enough cream at the top. Sometimes coconut milk doesn't have the right fat content, so not enough cream forms at the top. While you're at it, place a large mixing bowl in the fridge to chill to use the next day for the coconut whipped cream.
Remove the chilled mixing bowl and coconut milk cans from the refrigerator taking care not to shake them or tilt them. Remove the lids and scrape off the top thick white layer which is the coconut cream. Add the coconut cream to the chilled mixing bowl. You can freeze the remaining coconut water for later use in smoothies or other popsicles.
Using a mixer on low speed, beat the coconut cream for about 30 seconds until it starts to become creamy and thickens slightly. Then add the vanilla and raw honey and continue to beat on medium speed for about 1 minute or until the coconut cream has become whipped and thick. Follow the above directions for filling the popsicle molds.

Inspired by Raising Generation Nourished's -Strawberry Rhubarb Creamsicles

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 244Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 20mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 1gSugar: 34gProtein: 1g

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About Emily Criswell

Emily Criswell is a chocolate- and sweet treat-loving, holistic-minded mom of 4. She's a 4-time cookbook author -The Art of Great Cooking withYour Instant Pot {ranked in Amazon's top 10 new releases - gluten free recipes}, Amazing Mexican Favorites with Your Instant Pot{ranked as a #1 New Release BEST SELLER!}, Low-Carb Cooking with Your Instant Pot, The Big Book of Instant Pot Recipes, food photographer, homeschooler and the founder of Recipes to Nourish, a gluten-free blog focusing on real food and natural living. She works to empower her readers by showing them that there is a healthier way to eat and live. Her passion is to make healthy, natural living as uncomplicated and enjoyable as possible.Find Emily’s latest recipes and natural living tips atRecipes to Nourish. Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram,Pinterest, Twitterand YouTube plus grab her free eBookHolistic Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy. Read more >>About Emily.

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Comments

Jessica
July 06, 2015 at 8:35 am

Yum! I am waiting for my molds in the mail...I will be making these this week because it's cherry time!!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 06, 2015 at 9:35 am
  
  How fun! I hope you enjoy them! 🙂
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Renee Kohley
July 06, 2015 at 8:58 am

Ooo! Pretty! We just picked 30lbs of cherries this weekend and I am totally making these! Thank you!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 06, 2015 at 9:36 am
  
  That is so awesome! I hope your family enjoys them 🙂
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Raia
July 06, 2015 at 9:08 am

Man, now I wish I had some cherries... These sound delicious, Emily! 🙂
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 06, 2015 at 9:38 am
  
  Thank you Raia! 🙂 We haven't had many this year, I think because of the drought or weather? I LOVE cherries though, they're my husband's favorite too.
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Marjorie
July 06, 2015 at 10:38 am
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Yum! I picked some tart cherries from our tree at our cottage this weekend. I think they will be perfect for these! Thanks for sharing a great recipe!
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Tash
July 07, 2015 at 11:01 am

These look divine! I love the option of making them dairy free too 🙂
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 08, 2015 at 11:44 am
  
  Thanks Tash! 🙂
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Mindy Benkert
July 07, 2015 at 12:09 pm

I love creamsicles! I would probably do the dairy free version because my son has a milk allergy. Can't wait to try this recipe!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 08, 2015 at 11:43 am
  
  Creamsicles are so fun! I hope he gets to have some 🙂
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Dawn
July 07, 2015 at 12:18 pm

I made these using coconut cream and my daughter can't get enough of them!! What a great way to enjoy summer cherries! Thank you!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 08, 2015 at 11:43 am
  
  That's so lovely to hear! Thanks for sharing this with me. 🙂
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Anna @Green Talk
July 07, 2015 at 7:33 pm

I wonder if you could sub any fruit with this recipe. I want to make them just for me!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 08, 2015 at 11:42 am
  
  Go for it Anna, I'm sure you could make whatever you'd like. 🙂
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Megan Stevens
July 07, 2015 at 8:02 pm

Boy, if I made the whipped coconut cream version of these for my dairy-free daughter-- she would be over the moon!! Pinned. Just lovely.
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 08, 2015 at 11:42 am
  
  Aww I hope she gets to enjoy some 🙂
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  - Megan Stevens
    June 25, 2018 at 8:52 pm
    
    By the way, I've never had real whipped cream and cherries together; and that combo sounds so amazing and so summery!! LOVELY!
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    - Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
      July 15, 2018 at 1:53 pm
      
      Oh Megan! It's so lovely, I wish you could try it.
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Sylvie
July 08, 2015 at 1:59 am

I can always go for a nice cold popsicle in summer!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 08, 2015 at 11:41 am
  
  Such a fun summertime treat 🙂
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may
July 08, 2015 at 6:49 am

i can't wait for cherry season to make these! so yummy. going to pin this to make when i get my hands on some cherries.
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 08, 2015 at 11:41 am
  
  I hope you get to enjoy some when the time comes 🙂
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The Food Hunter
July 08, 2015 at 8:17 am

Popsicle are so fun and these look amazing
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 08, 2015 at 11:41 am
  
  Thanks!
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amber
July 10, 2015 at 5:09 pm

Hi Emily!
So great to see your comment today on the blog. I'm slowly making my way back into the blogging world now that life as slowed down a bit. These popsicles looks AMAZING!!! I make all my popsilces with a can of coconut milk and they are ways nice and creamy and flavorful. I hope the summer is treating you well. Can you believe the weather yesterday and today?? It was even too cold and windy for swimming yesterday. So crazy for July, but a welcomed reprieve from the 100+ heat.
Hugs
--Amber
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 10, 2015 at 8:01 pm
  
  It was so fun seeing your post today Amber! xo So nice to see photos of your family too. I know, the weather sure has been bizarre, but a really nice break from the extreme heat. And thank you, these popsicles are so fun. 🙂 Big hugs back to you!
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Raia
July 18, 2015 at 10:12 am

Thanks so much for sharing these at Savoring Saturdays, Emily! I'm featuring them this weekend. 😉
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 18, 2015 at 4:07 pm
  
  Thank you so much Raia! xo
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Tessa Simpson
June 25, 2018 at 9:38 am

So many things to love about these gorgeous popsicles! Can't wait to try them after we hit the u-pick farms soon!!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 15, 2018 at 1:55 pm
  
  They're so yummy and fun, I hope you get to make some. 🙂
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Jean
June 25, 2018 at 12:08 pm

Creamy cherry sounds like a dream! This sounds like the perfect summer treat.
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 15, 2018 at 1:55 pm
  
  It's so special for summer 🙂
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Mirlene
June 26, 2018 at 11:43 am

These popsicles looks so pretty and deliciously yummy. I would love to give them a try!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 15, 2018 at 1:53 pm
  
  Thanks so much! 🙂 Hope you get to try some.
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Jessica DeMay
June 26, 2018 at 5:09 pm

These are so pretty with the red and white mixing together! I love how simple they are and they sound so delicious! I could definitely see these being a summer staple!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 15, 2018 at 1:51 pm
  
  Thanks so much Jessica! The color always gets me 🙂 Hope you get to make some.
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Annemarie
June 27, 2018 at 8:23 am

These look amazing! I usually think of orange with creamsicles, but this looks even better!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 15, 2018 at 1:51 pm
  
  Thanks so much Annemarie! Orange is my other favorite 🙂
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Monique
June 28, 2018 at 4:59 am

These are just the prettiest creamsicles ever! They would be delicious with a little coconut water blended in as you have suggested!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 15, 2018 at 1:50 pm
  
  Thanks so much Monique! They're so much fun and so delicious. 🙂
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Easy Keto Dishes
June 28, 2018 at 6:48 am

Perfect for a hot summer day! I love the idea of cherries in a creamsicle
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 15, 2018 at 1:49 pm
  
  They're so yummy! 🙂
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Meredith
June 28, 2018 at 2:12 pm

My boys were just asking me to find a "healthy cherry popsicle" recipe... my search is over! I can not wait to try these delicious looking creamsicles. And I love that you offer a dairy-free version. Thank you!!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 15, 2018 at 1:48 pm
  
  I hope you get to make some for them! 🙂
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Katja
June 28, 2018 at 8:57 pm

Oh, these are so lovely! Cherries are my fav. I am totally making these this weekend.
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 15, 2018 at 12:53 pm
  
  I hope you get to make some 🙂
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Cristina Curp
June 29, 2018 at 5:19 am

These look unreal! I can't wait to make them for my family!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 15, 2018 at 12:53 pm
  
  Thanks Cristina! Hope you get to enjoy some 🙂
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ChihYu
June 30, 2018 at 7:20 pm

They are absolutely gorgeous and delicious, Emily !
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 15, 2018 at 12:51 pm
  
  Thanks so much ChihYu! 🙂 xo
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STACEY CRAWFORD
July 02, 2018 at 7:54 am

Wow, These look absolutely dreamy and delicious! I love cherries and cream 🙂
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 15, 2018 at 12:51 pm
  
  Thanks so much Stacey! 🙂 They're so yummy!
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Darryl
July 02, 2018 at 7:58 am

These cherry Creamsicles - please stop it! I want one now.
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 15, 2018 at 12:50 pm
  
  🙂 thanks Darryl! Hope you get to make some.
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Christina Shoemaker
July 02, 2018 at 12:07 pm

Cherry?!?? Yes, Emily, YES! I am all about this! Love the coconut water too. Perfect Summer treat!!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 15, 2018 at 12:44 pm
  
  🙂 it's such a fun treat! xo
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Leslie
July 02, 2018 at 6:51 pm

The ice cream truck was the best when I was a kid! I loved fudgcicles and orange creamsicles! I love love cherries so I am for sure going to make these during this heatwave we are having!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 15, 2018 at 12:41 pm
  
  Right?! So fun that you enjoyed that as a kid too. 🙂
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Georgie
July 12, 2018 at 4:15 am

These creamsicles look so tasty! Over here in the UK we have something similar that's called a 'split' so the cherry ice would be a shell/coating over the ice cream. Definitely going to be giving these a go!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  July 15, 2018 at 11:45 am
  
  That sounds amazing! I want some now 🙂
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Kari - Get Inspired Everyday!
August 01, 2018 at 12:23 pm

These are stunning, and perfect timing because I currently have 5 pounds of cherries in the fridge!
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  August 06, 2018 at 12:00 pm
  
  Oh wow!!! Enjoy those cherries!!!
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Kate Li
January 23, 2021 at 3:49 am

This recipe looks great and I can't wait to try and make them with our boys!
I wanted to confirm regarding using coconut cream for noon-dairy version. Would I measure out 1 cup and still use coconut water or filtered water? If I'm to use coconut water, can I use the remaining liquid in the can?
Thanks again and sorry if this question has been asked and answered.
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- Emily Sunwell-Vidaurri
  February 03, 2021 at 3:04 pm
  
  Hi Kate, you'll still use the coconut water or filtered water for the cherry liquid base. Yes 🙂 you can use the remaining coconut water from the can for the coconut water-cherry mixture if you'd like. I tend to picky about coconut water flavor and prefer the flavor of Taste Nirvana brand or Harmless Harvest brand, but if you don't mind the coconut water, then go for it 🙂
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Beth W
June 11, 2023 at 1:54 pm

I don't have popsicle molds and don't have much space for more kitchen items. Would like to try and simply put into a freezer container so we can have a scoop now and then!
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- Emily Vidaurri
  June 24, 2023 at 11:32 am
  
  Hi Beth, you can give that a try 😊 - just know that it probably won't be very scoop-able like ice cream.
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