Rich, creamy and decadent, these homemade fudge pops are always a huge hit! Ready in minutes and so much better than store-bought.
Nostalgic childhood favorite coming in hot! Fudge pops have entered the chat.
I personally didn’t discover fudge pops until adulthood but once I did you’d better believe I was making up for lost time. So obviously a homemade version had to happen eventually.
Today’s the day, folks! These fudge pops are a dead ringer for the classic ones we all know and love and dare I say, possibly even better??
These pops really couldn’t be more simple to make since they only call for a handful of ingredients and most of the time is inactive waiting for them to freeze.
In typical Sarah fashion, I highly recommend stocking your freezer with a double batch of these gems! For both the kiddos and adults, trust me on this.
These Popsicles feature…
- A creamy and fudgy texture
- Rich chocolate flavor
- So much more flavor than the store-bought version.
- Minutes to make and easy to double or triple to stock your freezer
Making the Popsicles
(scroll down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe)
Ingredients You Will Need
- Egg yolks
- 2% or skim milk
- Granulated sugar
- Cornstarch
- Cocoa powder
- Semisweet chocolate chips
- Unsalted butter
- Vanilla extract
- Kosher salt
Choosing Your Popsicle Molds
These popsicles will work with pretty much any type of popsicle mold. Depending on the size of your molds, you may end up with more or less popsicles than the recipe states.
If you don’t own popsicle molds, you can use Dixie cups and popsicle sticks instead and it will work perfectly fine.
Tips for Perfect Fudge Pops
- Use a pudding base – I make a chocolate pudding from scratch that has the consistency of fudge once frozen.
- Temper egg yolk – slowly whisk a small amount of hot milk into the egg yolk to temper it and prevent scrambling before adding all back to saucepan.
- Add chocolate chips to pudding off-heat – wait until the pudding is finished cooking to add the chocolate so it doesn’t seize from direct heat.
Recipe Variations
Try these ideas for a different twist on these fudge pops.
- Roll fudge pops in nuts – allow the fudge pops to soften slightly then roll in finely-chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts.
- Use dark chocolate – for a more intense chocolate flavor use dark chocolate in place of the semisweet.
- Dip fudge pops in ganache – once the fudge pops are frozen, remove from molds and dip in melted chocolate ganache. It will harden and form an almost magic shell-like coating.
Summer just got a whole lot more fun with these fudge pops getting thrown into the mix! They’re so incredibly decadent with the perfect balance of rich, fudgy, chocolate-y textures that will just melt in your mouth.
These fudge pops certainly don’t have an age limit on them either! You’re never too old to enjoy a fudge pop or 10, I rest my case.
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Homemade Fudge Pops
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Ingredients
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 cups 2% or skim milk
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch, mixed with 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Place eggs yolk in a small bowl and lightly beat until smooth. Set aside.
- Combine milk and sugar in a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat until steaming. Slowly drizzle 1/2 cup warm milk mixture into egg yolks, beating constantly until smooth.
- Add egg yolk mixture, cornstarch-water mixture, and cocoa powder to saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally until bubbly and thickened.
- Remove pudding from heat and whisk in chocolate chips, butter, vanilla, and salt until chocolate is melted. Allow pudding to cool slightly at room temperature.
- Pour pudding into popsicle molds and freeze 8 hours or overnight until fudge pops are solid. Store in freezer until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This post was updated with new recipe tips and photos on 5/23/24.
Louisa [Living Lou] says
Oh my gosh, yum! Fudgesicles are always the popsicles I get in the summer, they are just so good. I’ve been wondering if I can make them at home. I need to give this recipe a try!
Sarah says
You NEED to try homemade fudge pops, Louisa! They’re soo much better than the store-bought ones. 😀 LMK if you try these!
olivia says
Sarah, I am so excited for popcicle season! These look fantastic!! Believe or not I’ve never made homemade popsicle before, but this season I must try it. I’m all about frozen treats for adults. 😉
Sarah says
Olivia, I look forward to popsicle season all year. LOL. It’s kind of embarrassing how much I love them. Haha! You’ve gotta try homemade popsicles this summer. They’ll make you feel like a total kid again. 😉
Kelly @ The Pretty Bee: Cooking + Creating says
These sound delicious! I love fudge pops – such a nostalgic treat! I want to invite you to pin to my group gluten free dessert board on pinterest, but I think you have to follow me on Pinterest, because my invitation to you is not going through.
Sarah says
Thanks for wanting to invite me, Kelly! I didn’t realize that I wasn’t following you on Pinterest, but now I am! Thanks again. 🙂
Rachael | Spache the Spatula says
Yum I loooove fudge pops! I haven’t had one in ages since I kinda refuse to buy the ones at the store, but homemaking them is a brilliant idea!
Sarah says
It’s so awesome having homemade popsicles in the freeezer in the summer. Store-bought? Yawn. But homemade? It makes you totally want one every day! 😉
Amira says
Who said popsicles are childish!! I guess I will continue eating those even when I reach 70 🙂 My kids will be thrilled when they see this. I have to give this recipe a go. Thanks for sharing.
Sarah says
I probably will still be eating popsicles when I’m 70 too! Love ’em and not ashamed of it! LOL. Thanks Amira! Please let me know if you make these fudge pops.
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Oh, this is great! I was just thinking that I needed to make some fudge pops soon. They remind me of summer as a child. And you can’t go wrong with chocolate!
Sarah says
Oh, me too Ashley! Popsicles were kind of my main food group in the summer when I was a kid! LOL. 😉
Kathy@ Olives & Garlic says
I was just looking at my Popsicle mold and thinking I need to make some for Briana soon. She will love these.
Sarah says
Yea! Perfect timing, Kathy! I know you guys will adore these fudge pops. 😉 LMK how they turn out!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
Aughhhhhh!!! I LOVE an excuse to wear stretchy pants (I call them my eatin’ pants!!!) and these fudgy popsicles look amazing! That first picture made my mouth water. Now I’m craving these – which means I need to get off the couch and make them now!!! Pinned!
Sarah says
Thanks Kristi! And “eatin’ pants”. Um, LOVE that. 😀 You should totally make these fudge pops right now. Best midnight snack ever.
Kelly says
Yay for popsicle season! Fudge pops were always my fave growing up and still are! Love that these homemade ones are so much healthier 🙂
Sarah says
Glad to know I’m not the only adult who isn’t still a little semi-crazy about fudge pops, Kelly! 😉
Isadora @ she likes food says
You must know that it is like 200 degrees where I live and I have popsicles on the brain all day everyday! I’ve been thinking about fudge pops recently and how I need to get my hands on some, so this post couldn’t have come at a better time! I think I’ll be enjoying these for breakfast, lunch, and dinner 🙂
Sarah says
Oh, gosh. Isadora, you definitely need these fudge pops in your life then. And yes, if I were you I would be eating them for every meal too! 🙂
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
I love fudgesicles! They were my favorite when I was little. I would beg my mom to buy them every time we went to the store. So chocolatey and yummy! Never thought to make them at home. Can’t wait to try these!
Sarah says
You’ll be shocked how much these fudge pops taste like the store-bought ones, Natalie! I was like, whoaa I’m never gonna buy fudge pops again. 😉
Memoria says
Not the most healthiest treat in the world, but it sure does look tempting! I’ll have to try this out during one of my free moments :).
Sarah says
I definitely wouldn’t call these fudge pops super-healthy either, but they’re certainly much better for you than the store-bought ones! LMK if you try these, Memoria!
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
My mouth is watering for a taste of these fudge pops. They look so creamy. Yum!
Sarah says
Haha! Thanks Cindy!
Joybee says
These sound delicious…and simple. I love fudge pops. I’m pinning. Seen on Show Stoppers.
Sarah says
Thanks for the pin, Joy!