Homemade Fudgesicles
Made with just a handful of ingredients, this recipe delivers everything you love about a classic Fudgsicle, only better.
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a large mixing bowl or glass measuring cup, then place a fine-mesh strainer over the bowl. Set to the side.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, cornstarch, sugar, and salt until well combined. Slowly whisk in ½ cup milk to combine. Once combined, slowly drizzle in the remaining milk and the heavy whipping cream, whisking to combine.
- 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 it 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 from 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: You can replace the heavy cream with additional whole milk, but heavy cream makes these treats taste incredibly rich and fudgy.
Corn-Free Fudgesicles: Replace the cornstarch with arrowroot powder or tapioca starch.
Storage: These 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg
