Welcome back! Today I am sharing a super fun, vibrant, and refreshing treat that kids (and adults!) will absolutely love. These double-layered ice pops—also known as "Geladinho" or "Ice Candy"—combine the sweet taste of strawberry with the tropical zing of passion fruit. The best part? There is a fun, colorful surprise hidden right in the middle!
This recipe uses Tang powder for that nostalgic, bold flavor, but we are mixing it with a creamy base to make it taste like a premium dessert. It takes a little bit of patience waiting for them to freeze, but the magic reveal is completely worth it.
⏱️ Recipe at a Glance
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Freeze Time: 8 hours (in two stages)
- Servings: About 8 to 10 ice pops
🛒 What You Will Need (Ingredients)
To get that perfect creamy texture and vibrant color, here is what you need to gather:
- 1 packet (about 25g) Tang Strawberry flavor
- 1 packet (about 25g) Tang Passion Fruit flavor
- 4 cups (1 liter) whole milk: Divided into two equal batches.
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk: Divided into two halves. This gives the ice pops a rich, ice-cream-like texture.
- Ice pop plastic bags (Ice Candy wrappers): You will need two sizes: thinner ones for the inner layer, and slightly wider ones for the outside layer.
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
The secret to getting one flavor inside the other is simple but feels like absolute magic. Let's make them together!
- Prep the Strawberry Center: In a blender, add 2 cups of milk, half of the sweetened condensed milk, and the Tang Strawberry powder. Blend for a minute until smooth, pink, and creamy.
- Fill and Freeze the Core: Pour the strawberry mixture into the thinner ice pop bags. Tie the tops securely. Place them flat in the freezer and let them freeze completely solid (about 4 hours).
- Prep the Passion Fruit Layer: Once the strawberry pops are fully frozen, clean your blender. Now, blend the remaining 2 cups of milk, the rest of the condensed milk, and the Tang Passion Fruit powder until smooth and creamy.
- The Magic Trick: Take a frozen pink strawberry pop out of the freezer. Carefully use scissors to cut and peel away the plastic wrapper. Slide the solid pink ice pop into a new, wider empty plastic bag.
- Pour the Second Layer: Carefully pour the liquid yellow passion fruit mixture into the bag, making sure it surrounds the frozen strawberry center completely. Tie the top of the bag tightly. Repeat this process for all your ice pops.
- Final Freeze: Place your newly assembled double-layered pops back into the freezer. Let them freeze for another 4 hours or overnight until completely firm.
- Enjoy: Cut the top off, squeeze, and enjoy your amazing two-toned creation!