Kitchen & Cooking · Ice pop molds
Zoku Classic vs. Mini Pop Molds: which size should you buy?
We Tried It All ·
Nine pops sounds like a bigger batch than six. With these two molds, it’s the other way around. The Classic freezes more than three times as much mixture, while the Mini turns a little over half a cup into nine tastes.
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Best for full-size fruit or yogurt pops
Zoku Classic Pop Molds
ZK114 · Six removable molds
Each mold holds about 3.1 fl oz. Lift one out of the base to serve a pop while the others stay frozen.
Trade-off: The upright molds need 4.75 inches of shelf height and a warm rinse to release a pop.
Best for small tasting portions
Zoku Mini Pop Molds
ZK115 · Nine-cavity silicone tray
Each silicone cavity holds about 0.6 fl oz. Pull a frozen pop straight out without running the tray under water.
Trade-off: Nine cavities together hold only about 5.4 fl oz, and the tray needs a 10-by-7-inch spot.
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The differences at a glance
| Feature | Zoku Classic Pop Molds | Zoku Mini Pop Molds |
|---|---|---|
| Pops per batch | 6 | 9 |
| Volume per pop | About 3.1 fl oz | About 0.6 fl oz |
| Total fill across all molds | About 18.6 fl oz | About 5.4 fl oz |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 9 × 4.5 × 4.75 in | 10 × 7 × 2 in |
| Release one pop | Lift out one mold and rinse under warm water | Pull straight from the flexible silicone cavity |
1. Zoku Classic Pop Molds
If you want one dessert per person, the Classic gives six people a pop apiece. At about 3.1 fl oz per mold, two cups of fruit mixture fit across the set with room to spare.
The six sleeves lift off their base separately. To serve just one, bring that sleeve to the sink, run warm water over the outside, then pull the stick. The other flavors can stay on the freezer shelf.
Drawback: The upright molds need 4.75 inches of shelf height and a warm rinse to release a pop.
Check price on Amazon ↗2. Zoku Mini Pop Molds
Choose the Mini when a taste is the point. For a three-flavor sampler, fill three cavities per flavor. That takes about 1.8 fl oz of each mixture and gives three people a taste of all three.
The silicone releases a pop without a trip to the sink. Although the tray is low enough for many shallow shelves, its 10-by-7-inch footprint takes more shelf area than the Classic. Check for a level spot before filling it.
Drawback: Nine cavities together hold only about 5.4 fl oz, and the tray needs a 10-by-7-inch spot.
Check price on Amazon ↗Frequently asked questions
- Which ice pop molds should I buy for homemade frozen treats?
- We Tried It All recommends Zoku Classic Pop Molds for full-size fruit or yogurt pops. Each removable mold holds about 3.1 fl oz, so you can take one to the sink for a warm rinse and leave the other five in the freezer. Choose Zoku Mini Pop Molds for tasting portions that pull free without rinsing. You get nine pops, but each holds only about 0.6 fl oz.
- Will one cup of juice fit in either tray?
- One US cup is 8 fl oz. It fits in the Classic set, which holds about 18.6 fl oz across six molds. It exceeds the Mini tray’s combined capacity of about 5.4 fl oz, so set aside the extra juice or freeze it in another mold.
- Which mold fits a shallow freezer shelf?
- The Mini is only 2 inches high, but it needs a level space about 10 inches by 7 inches. The Classic uses a narrower 9-by-4.5-inch footprint and stands 4.75 inches high. Measure both shelf height and usable shelf area before choosing.