Creamy Cinnamon Horchata Popsicles

A cool, creamy treat for hot days, these pops mimic the flavors of classic Mexican horchata with RiceSelect® Basmati rice, cream, vanilla and cinnamon.

These tempting horchata pops couldn’t be simpler to make! The basmati rice does need time to soak, though, and the popsicles need time to freeze – so be sure to plan ahead!

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Total Time
600
Prep Time
600
Cook Time
0

Ingredients

  • null 1 cup RiceSelect® Basmati rice
  • null 2 cups water
  • null 1 cinnamon stick
  • null 2 cups whole milk
  • null 1 cup heavy cream
  • null 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • null 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • null 3 tsp ground cinnamon, divided

Instructions

  1. Place rice, water, and cinnamon stick in a bowl. Cover and let soak for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
  2. Remove the cinnamon stick. Blend the rice and soaking water in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl, pressing to extract liquid. Discard solids.
  3. Whisk in milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and 2 tsp ground cinnamon until sugar dissolves.
  4. Pour mixture into popsicle molds. Tap gently to remove air bubbles. Insert sticks. Freeze at least 6 hours, or overnight until solid.
  5. Remove popsicles from molds, and dust lightly with remaining cinnamon before serving.