Description
These homemade healthy fudgesicles are irresistibly creamy, chocolatey frozen treats made with just four wholesome ingredients. Blending coconut milk, your choice of milk, Dutch-process cocoa powder, and high-quality dark chocolate, these popsicles rival any store-bought version – but with fewer ingredients and more rich, authentic flavor. Perfect for hot summer days and totally customizable for different dietary needs.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can (14 fluid ounces) full-fat coconut milk, or coconut cream
- 3/4 cup (6 fluid ounces) milk (any variety; dairy or plant-based, but not nonfat)
- 3 tablespoons (15 g) unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped (use best quality available)
Instructions
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized, heavy-bottom saucepan, add the coconut milk or cream, milk, and cocoa powder. Whisk these together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and the cocoa powder is fully dissolved.
- Heat the Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent any burning. Once at a simmer, promptly remove the pan from the heat to avoid overcooking.
- Add the Dark Chocolate: Add the chopped dark chocolate to the hot mixture. Whisk until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is glossy and uniform.
- Pour and Freeze – For Vertical Molds: Immediately pour the chocolate mixture into popsicle molds if you are using vertical molds. Insert the sticks and transfer the molds to the freezer. Freeze for at least 6 hours or until completely set. Unmold the fudgesicles and enjoy!
- Pour and Freeze – For Horizontal Molds: Allow the mixture to rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly (this helps prevent leaking in horizontal molds). Pour into the horizontal molds, insert the sticks, and freeze for 6 hours or until thoroughly frozen. Unmold and serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best, most decadent flavor.
- Ensure the coconut milk is full-fat or use coconut cream for extra creaminess; avoid low-fat versions.
- You can swap in any milk (dairy or plant-based), but avoid fully nonfat types for the proper creamy texture.
- If you don’t have popsicle molds, use small paper cups and insert sticks after about an hour of freezing.
- For an even sweeter treat, add a tablespoon of maple syrup or honey if your chocolate is very dark.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fudgesicle
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 32mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 3mg
