Fudge Popsicles
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Fudge Popsicles
Description
This recipe starts by melting semi-sweet chocolate chips gently in a microwave, then combining them with granulated sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and whole milk in a saucepan. The mixture is cooked over medium heat while stirring until it thickens over about 10 minutes. After cooking, vanilla extract and butter are stirred in to enhance the flavor and create a smooth texture.
Once slightly cooled to a warm temperature, the chocolate mixture is poured into popsicle molds and frozen completely. The resulting fudge popsicles have a creamy consistency with a rich chocolate taste, balanced between sweetness and slight bitterness from the cocoa. They offer a simple way to enjoy a chocolate frozen dessert made from scratch.
You can serve them as a refreshing dessert or snack during warmer weather. The use of cornstarch ensures the popsicles set with a smoother texture rather than becoming icy.
When preparing, whisk dry ingredients before adding milk to avoid lumps, and stir constantly while cooking to prevent burning. If molds are unavailable, small cups with sticks and foil covers may be used instead. Popsicles can be stored frozen for up to two weeks.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
- ⅔ cups granulated sugar
- 2 TB cornstarch
- 3 TB cocoa powder natural unsweetened
- 2 ½ cups milk whole
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
- 1 TB butter
Instructions
- Place chocolate chips in a small glass bowl and microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until chocolate is smoothly melted.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the melted chocolate, sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and milk. Stir over medium heat until mixture thickens, 10 mimutes. Remove from heat. Add vanilla extract and butter, stirring to incorporate.
- Let mixture cool just until it is warm (not hot) and stir again. Pour into 6 large popsicle molds (or 8 smaller molds.)
- Freeze completely and serve.
Notes
- Whisk sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa powder together thoroughly before adding milk to prevent lumps.
- Stir constantly while cooking to avoid burning and ensure even thickening.
- Cool the mixture until just warm before filling molds to reduce ice crystal formation for a smoother texture.
- If popsicle molds are unavailable, use small paper cups covered with foil and insert sticks through the foil.
- These fudge popsicles can be doubled in quantity and stored frozen for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8popsicles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 171IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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