Homemade Fudgesicles

Child's hand holding homemade Fudgesicle with green handle.

5 from 12 votes

Made with just a handful of ingredients, this recipe delivers everything you love about a classic Fudgsicle, only better.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Equipment

Popsicle Molds

Ingredients

¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups whole milk
½ cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Place ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips in a large mixing bowl or glass measuring cup and place a fine-mesh strainer over the bowl. Set to the side.
In a medium saucepan, whisk ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, ¼ cup sugar, and ⅛ teaspoon salt until well combined. Slowly whisk in ½ cup of the milk to combine. Slowly drizzle in remaining 1 cup of milk and ½ cup heavy whipping cream
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, whisking constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer until slightly thickened (the mixture should coat the back of a spoon) and the sugar is fully dissolved, whisking constantly. ~1-2 minutes.
Remove the chocolate milk mixture from the heat and pour through the strainer over the chocolate chips. Add the vanilla extract and stir until the chocolate chips have melted.
Let the mixture cool for 5-10 minutes and then transfer to popsicle molds.
Freeze until solid, about 6 hours.
To remove a fudgesicle form the mold, place the mold under running hot water for a few seconds.

Notes

Dairy-Free Fudgesicles: Replace the whole milk and heavy cream with a 15 ounce can of full-fat coconut milk and use your favorite dairy-free chocolate chips.

Heavy Cream: Feel free to replace the heavy cream with additional whole milk but the addition of the heavy cream makes these treats taste incredibly rich and fudgy.

Corn-Free Fudgesicles: Replace the cornstarch with arrowroot powder or tapioca starch.

Storage: Homemade Fudgesicles can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. That said, I find they are best enjoyed within 30 days of preparation.

Nutrition has been calculated using heavy cream, Guittard chocolate, and whole milk.

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