basil + lime + coconut + cayenne popsicles

Who says popsicles have to be sweet? Spice ‘em up with this original recipe showcasing the chameleon coconut - is it sweet or is it savory? It's sweet thanks to the soft basil and it's fresh thanks to the lime, with kick of heat from the cayenne! Think frozen colada-margarita-rim mash up delischousness!!!

Ingredients

1 can coconut milk
¾ cup fresh basil, well packed
3 tbsp lime juice (fresh = 3 limes)
½ tbsp cayenne
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
flakey salt, to taste

Equipment

popsicle mold
saucepan
bowl
blender
spoon
(juicer for fresh limes)

Instructions

1. Simmer coconut milk and fresh basil over low-medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant. Stir occasionally, so the basil doesn’t burn

2. Juice about 3 limes or until 3 tbsp is reached

3. Pour coconut milk and basil mixture into a blender. Add fresh lime juice. Blend until fully combined, a light green color

4. Combine cayenne and unsweetened shredded coconut in the bowl

5. Fill popsicle molds to 3/4 full, sprinkle in ¼ tsp of the cayenne powder + shredded coconut mixture; swirl, then fill to full.

6. Insert popsicle sticks

7. Place in the freezer for >4 hours; overnight will be better

8. To remove, briefly run warm water over molds and pull out

9. Sprinkle with extra cayenne, shredded coconut, and flakey salt before serving