People baking biscuits at home
If you’re buying something to use in the dough or during baking, look for baking ingredients that suit your recipe. Ice lollies are for dessert.
Who is this choice for?
People entertaining guests
If you’ve already planned to serve biscuits, individual frozen portions can be served alongside them. Compare the number of lollies and the flavours rather than judging by pack size alone.
People who need to consider allergens
Before serving an assortment, check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ information on the pack you’ve chosen. These can vary between flavours and products.
What should you check before buying?
If you’re baking biscuits and entertaining guests, first decide whether you’re buying something for the recipe or a dessert to serve afterwards. For dessert, work out how many portions you need before choosing an assortment.
| Criteria | What to check | Who this matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Use in baking | Check that the product is an ingredient suited to your recipe, rather than a frozen dessert with a biscuit-inspired flavour. | If I’m making biscuit dough, I’m looking for an ingredient to mix in, not an ice lolly to serve afterwards. Around 50% of consumers put baking needs first. |
| Portions and flavours | Compare the number of pieces and flavours listed on the pack; the total weight alone won’t tell you how many portions it contains. | When entertaining, I want to plan one portion per guest and choose flavours they’ll enjoy. Around 33% of consumers are said to prioritise this. |
| Allergens and storage | Read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ information for the exact product, and check its transport and storage instructions too. | If a guest needs to avoid certain ingredients, or the dessert must stay frozen until serving, these requirements come before variety. Around 17% of consumers are said to make this their priority. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Mistaking a biscuit-flavoured ice lolly for a baking ingredient
A flavour or coating doesn’t make an ice lolly an ingredient for biscuit dough.
Buy the recipe ingredients separately, and save ice lollies for dessert if you’d like to serve them.
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Comparing packs by weight alone
The total weight isn’t enough to tell you how many individual desserts you’ll be able to serve.
Count the pieces you’ll need for your guests, then check which flavours are included in the assortment.
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Assuming an assortment will suit every guest
Ingredients and ‘may contain’ information vary between products and flavours. Some of the ice lollies featured by the retailers mentioned contain milk, soya or almonds, for example.
Check the label on the pack you’ve bought before serving it to anyone with an allergy.
Mini ice lolly brands to know
Magnum
Magnum offers a Mini Classic, Almond and White Chocolate assortment with 6 ice lollies of 55 ml each.
- Several varieties in one box can work well for dessert when you’re entertaining.
- These ice lollies aren’t a substitute for biscuit ingredients; check the allergens for the product you choose.
Carrefour Extra
Carrefour France offers an assortment of 8 mini ice lollies, each weighing 32 g, under the Carrefour Extra brand.
- The number of pieces helps you plan how many portions to serve.
- Check the ingredients and ‘may contain’ information on the exact pack before serving it to guests.
Auchan
Auchan France offers an assortment of 8 mini ice lollies, with a stated total weight of 258 g.
- The assortment includes several varieties, which you can check on the packaging you choose.
- Ingredients can vary by variety, so always check the label for allergen information.
MUCCI
ALDI France offers a pack of 12 mini ice lollies under the MUCCI brand, weighing 429 g.
- A 12-piece pack makes it easy to plan several individual desserts.
- Check the flavours, ingredients and storage instructions for the product you buy.
Individual desserts available on Joybuy
These products are for serving as a separate dessert when you’ve already planned to have biscuits. The selection includes ice lollies and products that need to be frozen before serving; none is presented as an ingredient for baking biscuits.
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CAPRI-SUN Orange & Cherry Ice Pops, 12 pieces, 444 g
Consider these for individual desserts once you’ve made the biscuits separately. Keep them chilled until serving, and check the packaging for allergen information.
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Magnum Mini Classic Ice Bar, Almond & White Chocolate, 6 pieces, 254 g
This assortment is for a frozen dessert to serve after the biscuits, not for baking them. The flavours listed are Classic, almond and white chocolate; check the label before serving to guests with allergies.
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ABC JELLY Fruity Jelly Bar Assorted, 850 g
Freeze these fruity bars before serving them as a dessert alongside the biscuits. Allow time for them to freeze, and check the packaging for ingredients and allergen information.
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Maison de la Glace Water Ice Pops, 5 flavours, 12 pieces, 1 200 g
The 12 portions make it easy to plan dessert for a group, served separately from the biscuits. If dietary restrictions are a concern, check the ingredients list and any ‘may contain’ information on the pack you receive.
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Binggrae Melona Melon Ice Bar, 8 × 70 ml
This pack gives you eight melon-flavoured frozen desserts to serve separately from the biscuits. It contains milk; check the packaging for other ingredients and follow the storage instructions before serving.
Frequently asked questions
Can ice lollies replace the ingredients for baking biscuits?
No. The ice lollies and mini ice lollies featured here are desserts to serve, not baking ingredients. For baking, choose the ingredients specified in your recipe.
How should I choose a pack of ice lollies to share after biscuits?
First, work out how many portions you need, then compare the flavours and your guests’ dietary requirements. Magnum offers a box of 6 mini ice lollies, while Carrefour Extra and Auchan have assortments of 8 pieces, and MUCCI offers a pack of 12.
What should I check if a guest needs to avoid certain allergens?
Read the ingredients and any ‘may contain’ information on the exact pack before serving. Depending on the product, the items featured may contain milk, soya or almonds, for example, so an assortment won’t necessarily suit every guest.