Beat the heat with these 7 ice-cold gourmet popsicles in Singapore

Let’s face it – the weather here is unbearably hot. Like, all the time. There’s really no escape from the sweltering heat, and that’s probably why we prefer our sweet treats frozen. We can’t even begin to count the ways we love #trending desserts like soft-serve ice cream and bingsu, not to mention traditional ones like ice kacang and cendol.

But don’t just keep to your go-to cool-down treat. Here’s another way you can get a frosty sugar high: popsicles. Don’t brush ‘em off yet – we’re not talking about those run-of-the-mill supermarket ones. Our favourite ice-cold sticks are artisanal, infused with chocolate-y flavours or chunks of fresh fruit. Take a gander at these seven brands – they’ve got everything from refreshing icy pops and froyos to ice cream loaded with toppings.


Frostbite

Photo: Benita Lee

For anyone who’s ever taken a walk at Merlion Park under the blazing mid-afternoon heat, you’ll know what it feels like to be dehydrated and drenched in sweat. Enter Frostbite, a colourful popsicle stand by the bay hawking frozen sticks stuffed with fresh fruit juices and purees. They promise you won’t find any of the “naughty ingredients like gelatin, artificial preservatives, pork lard, or boogers” in their ice pops. Flavours here are a tad limited, though. When we visited, only four were on display: watermelon lemon, orange pineapple, mango lychee, and Mao Shan Wang durian (for those feeling up to the challenge of getting a little heaty).

Available at Merlion Park, 1 Fullerton Rd. $6.40-$12.

I SEE i SEE

Photo: Repost @where.is.karl by I SEE i SEE/Facebook

This popular Hong Kong brand recently set up its first international outpost here in March, boasting Instagram-worthy ice pops. The adorable sticks made of fresh fruit are void of preservatives and food colouring, and come in cheery little cups with cute phrases like ‘What is life without a little bit of sweetness’. Pick from milk-based flavours like strawberry Hokkaido milk, cheesy raspberry, creamy mango and stinky durian, or fruit-based ones such as refreshing kiwi and chilli mango. We’d recommend the cheesy raspberry (it’s sort of like an iced cheesecake) or the Earl Grey pistachio (definitely a great flavour combo).

Availablt at B3-46, 313 @ Somerset, 313 Orchard Rd. $5.90-$7.90.

Momolato Gelato

Photo: Momolato Gelato

Popsicles by Momolato are a little harder to find (also, how cute is that name!). The brand doesn’t have a brick-and-mortar shop, but it pops up pretty regularly at artisanal markets and festivals around town. Made with coconut water, alkaline water as well as French and Hokkaido milk, the icy pops come in over 30 flavours. Standouts include lychee beer, strawberry daiquiri, yuzu with Mandarin orange, mango coconut with pomelo and Earl Grey hazelnut with chocolate drizzle. Check out Momolato’s Facebook page for updates, or get in touch for home deliveries and events.

Available at various pop-up events. 9679-7268, momo@momolato.com. $4-$5.

Neh Neh Pop

Photo: Neh Neh Pop/Facebook

Chef Bjorn Shen, of Middle Eastern resto Artichoke and street-style Thai eatery Bird Bird, is the man behind this cheeky brand. Just like his always-delicious and sometimes wacky creations – including Bird Bird’s coconut ice cream sundae topped with fried chicken skins – these popsicles (or ‘creamsicles’) are in a league of their own. More decadent than refreshing, the double-coated options include rocky road, which is milk chocolate ice cream dipped in dark choc and sprinkled with marshmallows, toasted almonds, pop rocks and fruity pebbles, and mango sticky rice, a coconut rice pudding ice cream dipped in white choc and completed with mango, toasted coconut flakes and rice crispies. For a little nostalgic throwback, try the milo dinosaur or strawberry pockie – both are exactly what their names bring to mind.

Available at Artichoke, 161 Middle Rd. $7-$8.

Popaganda

Photo: Popaganda/Facebook

You’d be hard pressed to find a popsicle lover who hasn’t heard of Popaganda. They’ve made appearances at all kinds of pop-ups, markets and festivals, beckoning parched passers-by with their frosty sticks of ice-cold goodness. One of the first few to bring gourmet popsicles to us, the brand crafts everything from scratch, pushing aside fruit concentrates and artificial sweeteners in exchange for coconut water, fresh fruit and agave nectar in their 100 percent vegetarian, preservative-free treats. Banana dark chocolate is our usual order, but check out some of their more unique offerings like lychee beet, avocado cacao nibs, matcha honeydew and ginger butternut squash.

Available at various cafes and shops, including Strangelets, 7 Yong Siak St. $4-$5.

Stick House

Photo: Stick House/Facebook

You are the maker of your own dessert destiny at Stick House. First, pick a base of gelato, yogurt or sorbet. Gelato flavours come in creamy offerings such as hazelnut, chocolate and vanilla, while the other two are more fruit-based, with options like lychee, mango and strawberry. Once you’ve made a decision, you can opt to dip half or all of your stick in dark, milk or white chocolate. Then go the full hog with a shower of toppings like almonds, hazelnuts, rainbow sprinkles or shredded coconut.

Available at #01-02 Imbiah Station, 10 Beach View, Sentosa. $4.50-$5.50.

Yogart

Photo: Yogart

To quench your thirst without burning a hole in your pocket, try Yogart. At $2.80 a pop, it’s the most value-for-money brand on our list. They make yogurt from scratch, and as their name suggests, all the popsicles here are yogurt-based. Choose from over 20 different flavours, including signature ones like wild blueberry, avocado lime, mango lassi and lychee blossom, or indulge a little and go for nutella banana, oreos and speculoos.

#01-56 Burlington Square, 175 Bencoolen St. $2.80.



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