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!
- 2½ cups 2% reduced-fat milk
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Dash of salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- Combine the first 6 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring well with a whisk. Cook for 8 minutes or until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly.
- Remove pan from heat. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and chocolate, stirring until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl; place the bowl in an ice-filled bowl.
- Cover surface of pudding directly with plastic wrap; cool completely. Spoon chocolate mixture evenly into 6 (4-ounce) ice-pop molds. Top with lid; insert craft sticks. Freeze 4 hours or until thoroughly frozen.
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
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