Creamy, refreshing and easy to make Chocolate Pudding pops recipe. This is the perfect summer time treat for both kids and grown ups.
These creamy, decadent and delicious chocolate popsicles are very easy to make. They are kid friendly, especially for my chocolate loving kids. These are perfect treat on a warm summer afternoon.
My daughter has been asking me to make these for a while now. She helped me fill the molds and unmold the popsicles. Both my kids loved these frozen chocolate treats.
Ingredients
As the name suggests, these frozen treats are made with homemade chocolate pudding. All of the ingredients needed for this recipe are basic pantry items. Here’s what you need:
Sugar: I used granulated sugar, but you can use equal quantity of light brown sugar instead.
Cornstarch: makes the pudding creamy. If you do not have cornstarch on hand, then you can use either all-purpose flour or arrowroot flour.
If using flour, you will need quite a lot of it – about 1 cup in this recipe. And the pudding will have to be cooked for longer, about 15 minutes to make it thick. Note that it will not be as glossy but since this is a frozen treat – it won’t matter.
You can use the same amount of arrowroot as cornstarch and the result would be same as cornstarch. But it will need to be cooked for a little longer.
MyRecipes has more information on cornstarch substitution.
Unsweetened Cocoa powder: Use the best quality cocoa powder you can find. Since this is the main ingredient that gives the most flavor to the dish.
Milk: Whole milk gives the best creamy texture because of the fat content. If you choose to use 2% milk, then expect to get some icy bits in your pops. You can add a little bit of light or heavy cream to avoid that.
You can make these chocolate pudding pops vegan, by using unsweetened almond or oat milk. Stir in a tiny bit of almond or coconut creamer to make a creamy version.
Instructions
The first step in making this frozen treat is to make the chocolate pudding. In a medium size saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt. Whisk well to combine.
Stir in the milk until the dry ingredients are well incorporated. Make sure that there are no lumps in the mixture.
Now place the saucepan on the stove and heat on medium flame. Whisk constantly and cook until the mixture is thick like a pudding. This takes about 6~8 minutes.
Once the mixture is glossy and thick, turn off the heat and stir in vanilla extract. Whisk well to incorporate.
This is the best time to taste the pudding and add more sugar. Note that once frozen the sweetness will be tad less.
Now let the mixture cool slightly. Then pour the mixture in to the molds.
Freeze for 4~6 hours or overnight until set.
To remove from the molds, run warm water on them and gently slide the pops out. Enjoy right away!!
Can these be made Vegan?
YES. It is quite easy to make this recipe vegan. Switch to a non-dairy milk. My favorite are unsweetened oat or almond milk. Oat milk is thick, creamy and gives the best texture to the frozen popsicles.
If you want a creamier texture to the vegan pops, then stir in a tiny bit of almond or coconut creamer.
Chocolate Pudding Pops
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Sugar
- 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- ¼ cup Unsweetened Cocoa powder
- A pinch Salt
- 2 cups Whole Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium size saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt. Whisk well to combine.
- Stir in the milk.
- Place the pan on the stove and cook on medium flame, whisking constantly, until the pudding starts to thicken up. This takes about 6~8 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then pour into the popsicle molds. Freeze for 4~6 hours or overnight.
- When ready to eat, warm the popsicle lightly under hot water for a few seconds, then pop it out and enjoy!!
Notes
- White sugar can be substituted with light brown or dark brown sugar. Liquid sweeteners will not give the best texture once the pops are frozen.
- If you are using lower fat milk, like 2%, then stir in about 1/4 cup of heavy cream to avoid icy texture.
- You can make these chocolate pudding pops vegan, by using unsweetened almond or oat milk. Stir in a tiny bit of almond or coconut creamer to make a creamy version.
- If you do not have cornstarch on hand, then you can use either all-purpose flour or arrowroot flour.
- If using flour, you will need quite a lot of it – about 1 cup in this recipe. And the pudding will have to be cooked for longer, about 15 minutes to make it thick. Note that it will not be as glossy but since this is a frozen treat – it won’t matter.
- You can use the same amount of arrowroot as cornstarch and the result would be same as cornstarch. But it will need to be cooked for a little longer.Taste the pudding and add more sugar before pouring it into the molds. Note that once frozen the sweetness will be tad less.
Few more treats to try for your kids
- Tres Leche Cake – one of my favorite recipes to make for family and friends.
- Pecan Chocolate Blondies – delicious and very easy to make.
- Eggless Vanilla Cake – this delicious cake uses condensed milk as egg substitute.
Erika
We’ve been making more and more popsicles lately! My kids love chocolate pops, so these are perfect for us.
Seema Sriram
Wow, so creamy. I will love to have one now. Just got back from my dentist and already craving for this one.
Lata Lala
Summers and these chocolate pudding pops popping up from my screen makes me salivating. They look so inviting.
Wonderful share.
Vandana
A perfect recipe for the season, especially for chocolate lovers. Can’t wait to try this recipe. It ooks so tempting.
Uma Srinivas
Fudge Pops looks so creamy and yummy! Thanks for the vegan version option! My kids will love this!
motionsandemotions
Can’t agree more that this pops are best summer treats for kids as well as adults… Love the creamy chocolaty texture of the pop..
Mayuri Patel
Super duper yummy in my tummy…well that’s what I wish that it would reach my tummy. Such a wonderful frozen treat Pavani and that too with simple ingredients. I’m booking marking this.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
This is just so perfect for summer and for chocolate lover. My husband would be the first in line to enjoy these. I love creamy pops and these are just perfect.
Padma Veeranki
Love these chocolate pudding pos…the creamy texture is so tempting to grab one!! Such a delicious treat with simple ingredients!!
Sapana
My girls have been bugging me almost every other say to make popsicles. They will surely love these popsicles.
Lathiya
I’m sure my kids will love this. Sure I will try this soon before the summer ends.
Sasmita
A perfect recipe for the summer hot time and for a chocolate lover this is a sure hit in the season. It looks so tempting dear 🙂 Will make for my boy !
Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey
I bet these finished in no time Pavani, super-duper and irresistible chocolate pops, send me some as next week is going to be HOTTTT here in the UK!