Description
Rich and creamy homemade fudgesicles, perfect for a hot day! Made with simple ingredients, these frozen treats are easy to customize with your favorite flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee powder (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add Milk and Cream: Gradually pour in the whole milk and heavy cream, whisking constantly to prevent clumping.
- Heat the Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently, scraping the bottom, until the mixture reaches a gentle simmer.
- Simmer and Thicken: Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, to develop flavor and slightly thicken the base.
- Prepare Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
- Thicken with Cornstarch: Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering chocolate mixture, whisking constantly. Continue whisking for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove from Heat: Once thickened, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Add Flavor Enhancers: Stir in the vanilla extract and instant coffee powder (if using).
- Cool Slightly: Let the chocolate mixture cool slightly for about 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare Molds: Make sure your popsicle molds are clean and dry.
- Pour the Mixture: Carefully pour the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the popsicle molds, leaving a little bit of space at the top for expansion during freezing.
- Remove Air Bubbles: Gently tap the molds on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles.
- Insert Popsicle Sticks: Insert the popsicle sticks into the center of each mold.
- Cover the Molds (Optional): If your popsicle molds don’t have a built-in cover, you can cover them with plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn.
- Freeze Completely: Place the filled popsicle molds in the freezer and freeze for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Unmold the Fudgesicles: Run the molds under warm water for a few seconds to loosen the fudgesicles from the sides of the molds.
- Gently Remove: Gently pull the fudgesicles out of the molds by the popsicle sticks.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve your homemade fudgesicles immediately and enjoy!
- Storage: If you have any leftover fudgesicles (which is unlikely!), you can store them in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to a week.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Use dark cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
- Add mini chocolate chips or a peanut butter swirl for extra flavor.
- For vegan fudgesicles, substitute milk and cream with plant-based alternatives.
- Strain the mixture for an extra smooth texture.
- If fudgesicles are icy, make sure the mixture was thick enough before freezing.
- If fudgesicles are too hard, avoid overcooking the mixture.
- If popsicle sticks keep falling out, use tape to hold them in place until the mixture starts to freeze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes