Frozen Fudge Bars
The addition of instant espresso powders heightens the chocolatey flavors of these frozen fudge bars. Here's a quick and easy homemade version of a favorite childhood summer treats!Yield: makes 8 popsicles
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Freeze Time: 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time: 4 hours hrs 40 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 pops
Calories: 235kcal
- 1 ¾ cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 Tablespoon instant espresso powder, optional
- ½ cup dark chocolate, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
In a heavy bottomed sauce pot, whisk together milk, cream, and cornstarch. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add cocoa powder and espresso powder. Whisk until cocoa powder has dissolved.
Place chopped chocolate in a large bowl. Pour hot liquid mixture over chocolate. Let sit for a couple minutes to allow the chocolate to melt. Stir to combine. Add sugar and salt. Mix until distributed. Let mixture sit for a couple minutes to allow to cool.
Transfer to a large pitcher (or large liquid measuring cup) and pour into popsicle molds. Place in freezer for 30 minutes. Insert wooden sticks into molds and return to freezer for another 4 hours until fudge bars are solid.
Equipment Notes: I use these popsicle molds from Amazon.
Storage:
- Individually wrap frozen pops in plastic wrap and keep in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.
Calories: 235kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.004g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Sodium: 177mg, Potassium: 250mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 12g, Vitamin A: 528IU, Vitamin C: 0.2mg, Calcium: 98mg, Iron: 2mg