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Pandan Pops

Name: Pandan Pops
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 8 h 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 c. water; 1/2 c. granulated sugar; 2 frozen pandan leaves, thawed and tied into knots; 1/4 tsp. kosher salt; 1 to 2 drops pandan extract (optional); 1/2 c. white chocolate chips; 1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil; Unsweetened shredded coconut flakes, for sprinkling

By Abi BalingitPublished: Oct 18, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

8 hrs 40 mins

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When you steep fresh pandan leaves in water, you get the most fragrant tea with notes of both vanilla and almond. Combined with sugar, it’s a refreshing beverage that can also be turned into ice-cold pops. If you so choose to use the addition of pandan extract, just a drop or two will give your frozen treats a beautiful pastel green hue. After removing the pops from their molds, a drizzle of white chocolate and a sprinkle of shredded coconut flakes will lend a touch of sweetness. Keep these ice pops on hand for a hot day or whenever you’re craving a pandan-flavored dessert.

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Ingredients

3 cups
water
1/2 cup
granulated sugar
2
frozen pandan leaves, thawed and tied into knots
1/4 tsp.
kosher salt
1
to 2 drops pandan extract (optional)
1/2 cup
white chocolate chips
1 1/2 tsp.
vegetable oil
Unsweetened shredded coconut flakes, for sprinkling

Directions

1. Step 1In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water, granulated sugar, pandan leaves, and salt to a boil, stirring frequently to dissolve sugar.
2. Step 2Reduce heat to medium-low and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced and thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
3. Step 3Remove pandan leaves from tea, wringing them to squeeze out any liquid; discard leaves. Stir in pandan extract, if using.
4. Step 4Pour pandan tea into 6 (4-oz.) ice-pop molds, filling to the top. Cover and insert a stick into each mold. Freeze overnight.
5. Step 5In a small heatproof bowl, microwave chocolate and oil in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Let cool slightly.
6. Step 6Run molds under lukewarm water to loosen, about 10 seconds. Arrange on a chilled plate.
7. Step 7Using a spoon, drizzle chocolate on top of pops. Immediately sprinkle with coconut since chocolate will harden quickly.