All year long is popsicle season as far as I’m concerned, so having the best, durable, easy-to-use popsicle molds can be such a help. From classic popsicle molds and molds for babies, to molds in fun shapes and more, these are here to help you with all of the freezer pop fun.
Popsicle Molds
We make a lot of Fruit Popsicles, Fudge Pops, Ice Pops, and Rocket Pops in my house because they’re a refreshing snack and hydrating food. And also because I love that they turn simple, nutritious ingredients into a food that is just so much more fun.
And since I’ve loved learning how to make popsicles so much, we have a lot of molds and have serious opinions on which ones are worth the money. Here they are!
Each of these is less than $15 as of writing and will last you for YEARS. They are all dishwasher-safe, can be used for a variety of treats, ice cream pops, popsicles, ice pops, frozen yogurt, and more, are easy to use and wash, and are rated as top picks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Both are solid choices for homemade popsicles, though silicone can release a little more easily than plastic in some cases. There are options here in both materials.
The easiest way to release a popsicle from the mold is to run it under warm water for about 30 seconds, then pull it from the mold. That usually helps to release a popsicle, no matter what material the mold is made from.
You can use a small 3-4 ounce bathroom paper cup and a popsicle stick. Place the popsicle mixture into the cups and place the cups on a pie plate or baking dish so they’re easy to transfer to the freezer. Freeze for an hour, add the popsicle sticks in the center of each, and freeze for an additional 3-4 hours. Tear the cup off to serve.
Best Classic Mold
Zoku Classic Pop Molds
6 Easy-release Popsicle Molds With Sticks and Drip-guards, BPA-free
We have two sets of these popsicle molds and use them most often for both the kids and the adults in the house. The sets are incredibly easy to use but the biggest selling point is that the popsicles consistently release easily from the molds. The easy-to-hold handle and drip guard on the bottom are nice, too.
Best Mold for Babies and 1-YearOlds
Zoku Mini Pop Mold
9 Miniature Popsicle Molds With Sticks and Drip-guards, Easy-release BPA-free Silicone
If you’re in the market for a popsicle mold for a baby or toddler, this size is perfect. Each one easily pops out of the silicone mold and they are a great small size for younger kids. (Less volume also means less potential for mess!) You can remove the popsicles, once frozen, and store in a zip top bag if you want to use the mold again! I also love using these for my sore throat popsicles!
Favorite Twin Pop Mold
Tovolo Twin Popsicle Molds
BPA Free Food; Makes 8 Pops
If you’re looking for classic twin popsicle molds, this fun option is a favorite. They can be eaten two at a time, or broken in half and served as singles. The popsicles stand up easily in the base tray, too, and are easy to clean with a small cleaning brush or just soapy water and a sponge.
Most Fun Novelty Popsicle Mold
Tovolo Star Ice Pop Mold
Drip-Guard, Sturdy Base, 4 Fluid Oz, Set of 6
These “rocket pop” popsicle molds are SO fun. We love them for any flavor and they’re an easy to eat shape. They are incredibly durable, made from BPA-free plastic, and are easy to release after running them under hot water. This is one of our top recommended products that we’ve been using for years.
Favorite Retro Mold
MEETRUE 12 Pieces Silicone Popsicle Molds
Easy-Release; BPA-free
If you want to make a large batch of popsicles all at once, with classic wooden sticks, this is a great mold option. It’s silicone, so easy to release and clean, and has a classic retro shape which is fun. The only downside is that you have to keep a stash of wooden popsicle sticks or bamboo popsicle sticks on hand.
(You may also like this metal popsicle mold which is also available on Amazon.)
Best Silicone Popsicle Mold
Zoku Round Pop Mold
4 Easy-release Silicone Popsicle Mold With Sticks and Drip-guards, BPA-free
Similar to the mini mold for babies, this silicone mold releases incredibly easily and makes a nice size popsicle for kids and parents. You may want two sets so you can make more than 4 pops at at time.
Best Ice Pop Tubes
Frozip 125 Disposable Ice Popsicle Mold Bags
BPA Free Freezer Tubes With Zip Seals
Recreate the magic of ice pops with disposable bags you can fill, freeze, and serve yourself, so they earn top points for flexibility. These are fun for freezing fruit juice or whatever mixture you like and are easy for any age to enjoy.
(Just be sure to follow the fill line to fill with the recommended amount of fluid ounces to avoid over-filling.)
Popsicle Recipes to Try
Once you have your popsicle molds in hand, here are some easy homemade popsicle recipes to make with them.
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This post was first published May 2021.
So I just came across this post and wanted to say thank you for this! Super helpful.. really.
I found myself searching for DAYS, contemplating & trying to determine which mold to get that was the shape/style I wanted but would actually RELEASE! Finally I said to myself this is ridiculous and just bought an inexpensive silicone mold set on Amazon to start. So I’ll deff be trying some of these next! Thanks!
Awesome! I hope they work out for you