so i made these a couple weeks ago on one of the days when the heat index was about 105 degrees and a popsicle was all i really wanted to eat. they turned out really well - stayed very creamy. i skipped the rolling them in graham crackers step - it seemed uncalled-for . . . and i usually eat the pie filling and leave the crust if i'm eating it anyway. enjoy!
-n
Lime Pie Ice Pops
Yield: 8 to 10 ice pops
Cook Time: 15 minute prep time plus 5 hour freeze time
Ingredients:
14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup half-and-half
¾ cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest (from about 1 large or 2 medium limes)
Pinch of salt
3 cups coarsely crushed graham crackers
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, half-and-half, lime juice, lime zest and salt until well combined.
2. If you're using a conventional ice-pop mold, divide the mixture among the compartments, snap on the lid and freeze until solid, about 5 hours. If you're using drinking glasses or other unconventional molds, divide the mixture evenly among the molds, freeze until the pops are beginning to set (1½ to 2 hours), then insert sticks in them and freeze until solid, about 4 to 5 hours.
3. Spread the graham-cracker pieces on a large plate, unmold the pops and press each side into the graham