Coffee Popsicles

Aug 24, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Dessert Ice cream frozen desserts Vanilla: Beans Easy

Three coffee popsicles on a bed of crushed ice on a light marble surface, one with a bite taken out

These creamy vanilla coffee popsicles blend rich coffee with smooth vanilla bean for a refreshing frozen treat, perfect for warm days or a cool dessert.

Prep 10 min

Cook —

Cooling 6 hr 15 min

Total 6 hr 25 min

Yield 8 popsicles

Diet —

Ingredients

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popsicles

2.0 cups (480.0 ml)strong brewed coffee, cooled
½ cup (120.0 ml)whole milk
½ cup (120.0 ml)heavy cream
⅓ cup (67.0 g)granulated sugar
1.0vanilla bean, split and scraped, for vanilla flavor
¼ tsp (1.5 g)fine sea salt

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine brewed coffee, milk, heavy cream, and granulated sugar.
Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add both the seeds and the pod to the saucepan.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and let it steep with the vanilla bean pod for 15 minutes to infuse the flavor.
Remove and discard the vanilla bean pod, then stir in the fine sea salt.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then transfer to a container and chill thoroughly in the refrigerator, about 1 hour.
Once chilled, pour the mixture into popsicle molds, insert sticks, and freeze until solid, about 5 hours or overnight.
To unmold, briefly run warm water over the outside of the molds and gently pull the popsicles out.

Tips

Use fresh coffee brewed stronger than usual for a more pronounced coffee flavor.
Vanilla bean paste can be substituted for the vanilla bean—use 1 teaspoon in place of one bean.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make coffee popsicles?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep, plus 6 hours 15 minutes to chill, freeze and rest. The recipe makes 8 popsicles.

How should I store coffee popsicles?

Store popsicles in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. To soften before eating, let sit at room temperature for a few minutes.

Can I make coffee popsicles ahead?

Prepare the coffee mixture and freeze in molds up to 1 day ahead for convenience.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, for vanilla flavor. Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

These creamy vanilla coffee popsicles blend rich coffee with smooth vanilla bean for a refreshing frozen treat, perfect for warm days or a cool dessert.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

94 Calories / serving

5.9g Fat

9.7g Carbs

0.9g Protein

9.6g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~752 cal · 47g fat · 78g carbs · 7g protein · 77g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 94 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 18 min·1.1 mi·~2100 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 13 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
Moderate cycling 10 min·2.0 mi
Swimming laps 13 min
Jogging 9 min·0.8 mi·~1450 steps
Stair climbing 9 min·~800 steps
Dancing 15 min
Bodyweight circuit training 10 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 22 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.