These Cute Popsicle Molds Are Perfect for Making Treats for Kids AND Adults
These Cute Popsicle Molds Are Perfect for Making Treats for Kids AND Adults
With summertime finally ahead of us, now is the perfect time to stock up on some funky and totally essential popsicle molds. Ideal for homemade frozen treats at little ones' birthday parties or refreshing grown-up recipes for bachelorette parties and beyond (why hello there, boozy popsicles), these fun, versatile, and easy-to-clean molds will keep you cool all season long.
Best Popsicle Molds
What to Consider
The most common materials for popsicle molds are food-safe silicone, BPA-free plastic, aluminum, and disposable plastic baggies. There are real benefits to all of these. Aluminum freezes the fastest, silicone is easy to clean, plastic is durable and doesn't tip in the freezer as easily as others, and the baggies? They're terrific for adult popsicles that may not freeze all the way thanks to the alcohol content.
Pour-in style popsicle molds are definitely the easiest. They are standing molds that have built-in overflow spill areas like the Kootek and the Esooey. They have easy-to-insert sticks, and they're relatively tip-proof. The Tovolo pops have fun handles that kids love, and they're also dishwasher-safe. But a tip for the silly-shaped molds? Give them some extra time in the freezer. Those interiors freeze more slowly than what it might first appear.
Popsicle molds have come a long way from paper cups and wooden sticks, now made with all kinds of materials and in a variety of shapes. Nothing says “summer” quite like a frozen treat, and we have the best popsicle molds to help kick off the season.
1) Kootek Popsicle Molds Ice Pop Makers (Set of 2)
Kootek
amazon.com
$9.99
Number of Molds: 8
Nearly 4,000 perfect 5-star ratings on Amazon clues you in to just how great these popsicle molds really are. The set comes with two molds, each making four popsicles, sticks, a silicone funnel for clean pouring, and a brush to get the nooks and crannies all cleaned up.
They are dishwasher-safe, take up little room in the freezer, and the best part? They don't spill or tip over easily. I have used these for parties and for fun, and they are hands-down my favorite.
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2) Silicone Mini Popsicle Molds
ESOOEY
amazon.com
$9.49
Number of Molds: 7
Little kids make huge messes with big popsicles. It drips down their arms and onto their shirt long before it is even close to being eaten. Minimize the damage by making mini popsicles. This silicone seven-cavity ice pop maker is the perfect size for toddlers and preschoolers.
Pro tip: Mini silicone ice pop molds like this are also great for Jell-O shots, but keep them separate from the kids' area. Another tip? Parents note that these are just the right portion size for fruits or veggies, so you can use this mold to freeze homemade baby food as well.
3) Dino Ice Pop Molds (Set of 4)
Tovolo
amazon.com
$12.82
Number of Molds: 4
How many of us have thrown dinosaur-themed birthday parties for our kids? This ice pop mold is basically designed to be the last treat of a summer party, the one you hand out right before begging the other parents to relieve you of their children.
Plus, the mold is made of silicone, so it's really easy to clean according to parents. There's no warping in the dishwasher.
4) Stackable Popsicle Mould
Lekue
amazon.com
$16.00
Number of Molds: 4
You won't need to worry about your popsicles tipping over in the freezer when your kids slam the door shut, because these puppies lay flat. Why no one has ever thought of stackable popsicles before is beyond us, but we're glad to have them, now.
Made with medical-grade silicone and plastic sticks, these molds are as cute as they are convenient, and beyond easy to fill.
5) Ice Pop Flexible Silicone Freezer Molds
Tovolo
amazon.com
$16.00
Number of Molds: 4
Fire up the projector, turn on some Hotel Transylvania, and enjoy some monstrous pops with this adorable mold by Tovolo. The four-piece set of monster ice pop molds is way more silly than spooky, and your kids will scream with delight as they grip the monster feet holders and chow down on some yummy popsicles.
Parents of autistic kids who are sensory seekers say that these molds are really appealing to them, thanks to the sharper edges of the popsicles.
6) Silicone Ice Pop Molds
Mirenlife
amazon.com
$14.99
Number of Molds: 8
Remember push pops? We sure do. Why not make your own and pass them out to your friends? This set of eight silicone push-pop molds seal up tight to prevent leaks, and are really comfortable in the hand thanks to the soft material.
7) Stainless Steel Popsicle Molds BPA-Free
Kitzini
amazon.com
$19.99
Number of Molds: 6
Popsicles really freeze in a hurry in this stainless steel mold. It's as environmentally-friendly as you will find. However, sticks aren't included, so be sure to pick a few up.
Reviewers say that these freeze so quickly compared to other molds, and that's thanks to the material. It's also dishwasher-safe.
8) Ice Popsicle Molds Bags
NM
amazon.com
$17.99
Number of Molds: 200 bags
You can fill these sleeves with whatever you choose, thanks to the help of the ingenious funnel that's included. The set also comes with four felt sleeves to hold the cold ice pops, which is honestly so smart. You get a whopping 200 sleeves, which may be just enough to last the summer with a few kids.
9) Silicone Popsicle Molds, 4 Pack
CosArt
amazon.com
$12.99
Number of Molds: 4
Wild shapes make popsicles so much more fun. This set of four silicone molds with plastic sticks feature pineapples, strawberries, famous mouse ears, and even a baby popsicle. And the petite size is absolutely adorable.
And yes, it does come with reusable popsicle sticks that are super easy to wash, according to reviewers.
10) Ice Lolly Pop Mold Popsicle Maker With Straw
Homestyle
amazon.com
$9.99
Number of Molds: 4
Holy crap the handle has a straw in it so that if it starts to melt you or your child can just drink the popsicle. How smart is that? The innovation alone on this kit is worth it, but when you factor in that it's under $10? Sign us up.
11) Star Wars Pop Mold (Set of 6)
Williams Sonoma
williams-sonoma.com
$24.95
Number of Molds: 6
You can finally live out your childhood dream of defeating the empire by biting off the head of Darth Vader with this mold from Zoku. Featuring a mini Stormtrooper, Darth, and R2D2 cavities, these popsicles are going to be an instant hit with the fandom.
After all, eating a popsicle is better than being frozen in carbonite any day of the week.
12) MEETRUE Silicone Popsicle Molds
MEETRUE
amazon.com
$19.99
Number of Molds: 12
Batch-cooking isn't just for lunches and baby food — it's for popsicles, too. This boss-sized silicone mold holds 12 popsicles, comes with 50 sticks, and a brush for cleaning it out. Make a blender full of something delicious, and have a box full of frozen treats in a few hours.
13) Zoku Space Pop Molds
Zoku
amazon.com
$18.99
Number of Molds: 5
Little astronauts will rejoice with these space-themed popsicle molds. Five different rocket ships and one lonely astronaut make up the kit, with the bottoms of the rockets shaped like blasters, and the astronaut has a sweet set of leg handles, perfect for little fists to grasp. They're perfect for a party.
Ideal for homemade frozen treats at birthday parties or refreshing grown-up recipes, these fun, versatile, and easy-to-clean popsicle molds will keep you cool all season long.