It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, it ain’t xmas, it’s Popsicle Week 2014! organized by the one and only Billy of Wit and Vinegar. This week has been FILLED with amazing recipes from a bunch of harcore foodies and today’s my turn to share the goods: Dairy Free Black Forest Popsicles!

You know black forest cake, right? That delicious german creation stuffed with chocolate, cream, and cherries. Well, this recipe is THE SAME except that there’s no dairy AND I skipped the maraschino cherries which taste like cough syrup, instead, I used a sour cherry compote and topped it all with dark chocolate shavings. I’m telling ya, THIS IS GOOD.

Side note: I used some local cherries for styling purposes and my house ended up looking like a murder scene from Dexter! ha! There was cherry juice on the walls and all.

Full recipe after the jump!

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I am torn between playing Missy Elliot’s ’4 My People’ and bounce some ass in a SURFBORDT style, or going the classier way and play ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ by The Beatles; either of those tracks would sound amazing while baking these INSANELY GOOD shortcakes. My friends, this recipe is da bomb. I found it in last month’s edition of Bon Appetit and have been dreaming about it since. I added a bit of zingy citrus to make it extra yummy.

Picture this: sweet juicy local strawbs, fresh basil, and the tangy essence of lime, all sandwiched in between a buttery shortcake loaded with fluffy cream. Seriously, a culinary boner right there. I know there’s plenty of dairy in here and some of us should stay away from it BUT, some things cannot be replaced! Just pop a few lactose pills like I did and you’ll be fine. It’s SO worth it.

Perfect. Summer. Treat.

FULL RECIPE AFTER THE JUMP!

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