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Save money and make homemade Root Beer Popsicles. Not only do these taste amazing but they are super easy. Give this treat a try!

Root Beer Float Popsicles on a tray of ice cubes
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One thing that my kids and I love to do is make different kinds of popsicles and Root Beer Float popsicles are one of their favorites. The kids have a blast making them and they taste delicious – especially after a 100 degree type of day.

If you love this delicious dessert recipe, then you will love these other refreshing treats – Homemade Ice Cream Recipes, No Churn Birthday Cake Ice Cream Recipe and Fruit Ice Cream Recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe

There is something so refreshing about root beer float popsicles on a hot summer day. The vanilla ice cream and root beer make such a delicious treat.

Once you see how very simple this is, you will never buy the store bought popsicles again. They look amazing and taste so delicious for a treat sure to impress!

Ingredients

Carton of Ice Cream and can of Root Beer with popsicle molds

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How to Make Root Beer Popsicles

  • Step 1 – You are going to alternate layers of ice cream and pour root beer in the mold.
  • Step 2 – Be careful – it may foam over so move slowly. Clean up any overflow.
  • Step 3 – Insert Sticks top of each mold and freeze overnight.
  • Step 4 – Run mold briefly under hot water if needed to release popsicles easily from the mold.

Expert Tips

  • Combining Ingredients – There is no need to combine the 2 ingredients separately. You simple being layering the ingredients in the popsicle mold.
  • Overflow – Be careful not to overflow the popsicle molds. The root beer will foam so slowly add the root beer to keep this to a minimum.

How to Remove Popsicles from Molds

The best way to remove the popsicles from the popsicle mold is to briefly run it under hot water. It will take no more than 10 seconds and you should be able to easily remove the popsicle.

Another easy way is to stick the popsicle mold in a glass of warm water for about 20 seconds. Make sure to gently try to remove the popsicle to prevent it from breaking.

Root Beer Float Popsicles

Frequently Asked Question

Can I Make with Other Types of Soda?

Yes, you can use any flavor of soda that you prefer.

How to Make without Molds?

These popsicles can be made without popsicles molds. Pour the root beer mixture in a paper cup, muffin tin, or ice cube trays.

How Long Does Homemade Popsicles Last?

Store the popsicles in the popsicle molds until ready to enjoy. The popsicles will stay fresh for up to 2 months. You can also place the prepared frozen popsicles in a freezer safe container.

Root Beer Popsicles with one close up and several in the background on a tray

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If you make these Homemade Root Beer Popsicles, then leave a comment and let us know how they turn out. We love hearing from you.

Root Beer Float Popsicles

5 from 4 votes
Save money and make homemade Root Beer Popsicles. Not only do these taste amazing but they are super easy. Give this treat a try!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Freeze 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Cuisine American
Course Dessert
Calories 172

Ingredients

  • Root Beer
  • Vanilla Ice Cream
  • Popsicle Mold or disposable paper cups
  • Popsicle Sticks if your mold doesn’t include themGet your Root beer ice cold before starting. I used cans and put them in my freezer for about 50 minutes.
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Instructions

  • You are going to alternate layers of ice cream and root beer in the mold.
  • Be careful – it may foam over so move slowly. Clean up any overflow.
  • Insert Sticks and freeze overnight.
  • Run mold briefly under hot water if needed to release popsicles easily from the mold.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 172kcal, Carbohydrates 22g, Protein 3g, Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 33mg, Sodium 65mg, Potassium 150mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 20g, Vitamin A 318IU, Vitamin C 1mg, Calcium 99mg, Iron 1mg

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  1. Carrie Barnard says:

    Yes, you can freeze in a loaf pan instead of the popsicles molds for delicious and easy root beer float ice cream.

  2. Debra Levite says:

    Carrie, could this be adapted to make a root beer float ice cream do you think?

  3. Carrie Barnard says:

    So glad you enjoyed them!

  4. Danielle H says:

    5 stars
    Really easy to make and absolutely delicious! Takes me back to those push pop things but better

  5. Carrie says:

    I haven’t tried it but I think it would still work great!

  6. Melissa says:

    Does this work with diet root beer?

  7. Carrie says:

    Thank you!

  8. Patricia Keen says:

    These sound delicious! I will try to make them very soon! I Love Your Websiite!
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