"Candy Corn" Frozen Citrus Cream Pops

Ingredients

For 12 servings

• 2 item 2 (14-ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon zest
• 1 cup 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 2 juicy lemons), divided
• 36 item 36 drops yellow food coloring, divided (see Cooks' Notes)
• 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon grated fresh orange zest
• 1 cup 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (from two small oranges)
• 9 item 9 drops red food coloring (see Cooks' Notes)
• 1 cup 1 cup chilled heavy cream
• 12 item 12 (3-ounce) frozen pop molds; 12 wooden frozen pop sticks, if using molds that require them

Equipment

Large skillet

How to make it

1. 1

   Measure and prepare sweetened condensed milk, lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice, drops yellow food coloring, orange zest, orange juice, drops red food coloring, chilled heavy cream, and pop molds; 12 wooden pop sticks as listed.

2. 2

   Cook the prepared ingredients first until fragrant and softened, then add lemon zest, drops yellow food coloring, orange zest, drops red food coloring, and pop molds; 12 wooden pop sticks.

3. 3

   Stir in the prepared ingredients and sweetened condensed milk, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice, orange juice, and chilled heavy cream; cook using the technique indicated by the title until tender and evenly combined.

4. 4

   Taste, adjust the seasoning, and serve at the intended temperature.