Fudge Ice Pops
These ice pops are rich and chocolate-fudgy, definitely a step up from the commercial treat, but they still retain the youthful spirit of a fun indulgence.
CostInexpensive
Total Timehalf-day
Make Ahead RecipeYes
Kid FriendlyYes
OccasionFamily Get-together
Recipe CourseDessert, Snack
Dietary ConsiderationEgg-free, Gluten-free, Halal, Kosher, Peanut Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free, Vegetarian
MealSnack
Taste and TextureChocolatey, Creamy, Sweet
Type of DishChocolate Dessert, Dessert, Frozen Dessert
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups milk 550 mL
- 1 tbsp tapioca flour (see Tips, left) 15 mL
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 125 mL
- 2 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped 60 g
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk 175 mL
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract 3 mL
Instructions
-
In a saucepan, whisk together milk and tapioca flour, then whisk in cocoa. Whisking constantly, bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in chocolate, until melted, thoroughly incorporated and smooth. Stir in condensed milk and vanilla. Set aside to cool.
-
Pour into molds and freeze until slushy, then insert sticks and freeze until solid, for at least 4 hours. If you are using an ice pop kit, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Tip
Tapioca flour is often called tapioca starch. They are identical products.
Read NextRocky Road Ice Cream
2013 Andrew Chase
