Chocolate Pudding Pops [Recipe]

Even though summer is winding down, frozen Popsicles are always popular with kids. I get weekly recipes sent to me from Cooking Light — and thought these Chocolate Pudding Pops would be a nice change from traditional Popsicles. They were easy to make and the kids (and I) loved it!

First, I combined the milk, sugar, unsweetened cocoa, egg, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring well with a whisk. Cooking for 8 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly.

Then I removed the pan from heat, adding 1 teaspoon vanilla and chocolate, stirring until smooth. I transferred the mixture to a bowl; placing the bowl in an ice-filled bowl.

I covered the surface of pudding directly with plastic wrap; cool completely. Spooned chocolate mixture evenly into 6 (4-ounce) ice-pop molds. Topping with lid; inserting craft sticks. then I froze them for about 4 hours.

I used the smaller ring pops because that’s what Big A wanted. I ended up halving the recipe. Just a reminder that this is a treat food as it contains added sugar.

For more on how to make ice pops see this article from Cooking Light.

Happy end of summer to you all!

For more easy recipes and tips on how to serve meals to kids, check out Maryann’s book The Family Dinner Solution: How to Create a Rotation of Dinner Meals Your Family Will Love