Homemade Fudgesicles

Rich, creamy, and full of chocolate, these easy homemade fudgesicles are better than ANY store-bought version!

This recipe for chocolate fudgesicles can also be made gluten-free, egg-free, or dairy-free so that even those with dietary restrictions can enjoy this classic frozen treat.

There is nothing better than cooling down on a hot day with a creamy, chocolatey fudgesicle.

Made with a rich homemade chocolate pudding and light and fluffy whipped topping, these Homemade Fudgesicles are absolutely delicious, and in my opinion better than the store-bought version.

When you make treats at home, like Gogurts, Drumstick Ice Cream Cones, and these Fudgesicles, not only do you save a few pennies, but you get to control the quality of ingredients. When you use good-quality ingredients, the taste is ALWAYS better, and you can easily make modifications to deal with food allergies or sensitivities.

It truly is a delicious treat that both the big and little kids are sure to enjoy!

Notes and Modifications for Ingredients

To make these homemade fudgesciles you need to prepare homemade chocolate pudding and then combine that with a whipped topping to keep the chocolate popsicles light and airy. The options for ingredients are noted so that you can easily make these allergy-friendly.

• Milk: I recommend using whole milk or unsweetened coconut milk for the richest, most decadent fudgesicle. You can use almond milk, soy milk, or cashew milk in place of coconut milk, but the flavor of the coconut milk pairs really well with the chocolate.
• Cornstarch: This pudding base is thickened with cornstarch. But you can use arrowroot powder if you have a corn allergy or prefer to avoid corn products.
• Sugar: Use coconut sugar, raw sugar, or granulated sugar.
• Chocolate Chips: Be sure to use dairy-free chocolate chips if you are dairy-free.
• Whipped Topping: Coolwhip, SoDelicious Cocowhip, or TruWhip are all great options for this recipe. You can also use the stabilized version of homemade whipped cream.

How to Make Homemade Fudgesicles

• Whisk together cocoa, sugar, salt, and cornstarch in a saucepan.
• Slowly whisk in ½ cup of the milk and turn the heat to medium. Whisk constantly until sugar and cocoa are dissolved. This takes about 2 minutes.
• Whisk in the remaining 2 cups of milk into the mixture and bring to a gentle boil, whisking constantly.
• Once the milk comes to a gentle, boil, reduce the heat to low and allow the mixture to cook for about 5 minutes, or until thickened. Be sure to whisk every 30 to 60 seconds to prevent the milk from scalding.
• Place chocolate chips into a large mixing bowl.
• Place a fine-mesh strainer over the bowl with the chocolate chips, and pour the hot milk mixture through the strainer.

• Add the vanilla extract to the strained mixture and stir until the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
• Cover the pudding mixture and place it into the refrigerator to cool and set up. This will take about 20 minutes.

• Gently fold in the whipped topping.
• Transfer the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze until solid.

Storage

Homemade Fudgesicles can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. To serve homemade fudge popsicles, place the popsicle mold under running hot water for a few seconds. This will allow the pop to slid out of the mold easily.

More Delicious Summer Treats

• Homemade Drumstick Ice Cream Cones
• Cherry Crumb Pie
• Blueberry Crumb Bars
• Frozen Homemade Gogurts

If you enjoyed these Homemade Fudgescicles, I would love for you to leave a comment below!

This post was originally published in 2017 but was updated in 2020 with new tips.