Frozen Treats: Chocolate-Flavored Pudding on a Stick

Frozen Treats: Chocolate-Flavored Pudding on a Stick

Craving something chocolaty on a stick? Give these frozen pudding pops a whirl! They're a tantalizing twist on classic desserts like chocolate pots de creme and mousse, minimal effort required and they last longer in the freezer. Say goodbye to wilted treats at room temperature.

To make things even more exciting, we've got a fabulous selection of alternative popsicle recipes for you to experiment with using those freezer pop molds. So, let's dive in!

The Lowdown:

Here's what you'll need for this recipe:

1. Bittersweet chocolate
2. Granulated sugar
3. Unsalted butter
4. Fine salt
5. Cold half-and-half
6. Unflavored powdered gelatin
7. Vanilla extract

You'll also need an instant-read thermometer, freezer pop molds, and if yours don't come with sticks, wooden sticks can be purchased separately.

This mouthwatering recipe was showcased in our Make Your Own Pudding Pops feature.

Yield: Approximately 10 (2-ounce) popsDifficulty: A cinch!Total: Approximately 30 minutes, with about 3 hours freezing time.

Now, let's get to it!

Instructions:

1. Combine chocolate, sugar, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until the butter and chocolate melt, and the sugar dissolves (around 6 minutes).
2. In a separate medium bowl, allow the gelatin to soften on top of the cold half-and-half for about 3 minutes.
3. Gradually whisk the gelatin mixture into the chocolate mixture, ensuring everything is smooth and incorporated. Cook the mixture, whisking regularly and checking with an instant-read thermometer, until the gelatin dissolves and has no grainy texture (around 10 minutes, without letting it boil or exceed 170°F).
4. Transfer the mixture to a blender, add vanilla, and blend until smooth and the chocolate is completely incorporated (around 15 to 30 seconds).
5. Divide the mixture among the pop molds and freeze until frozen, roughly 3 hours. Alternatively, if you prefer serving as pudding, divide the mixture among ramekins and refrigerate for 3 hours. Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap to prevent pudding skin.

The Extras:

If you're feeling adventurous, here are some other scrumptious popsicle ideas to try with your molds:

1. Strawberry Pudding Pops:

• Ingredients: Strawberry pudding mix, milk, sliced strawberries for garnish
• Instructions: Prepare strawberry pudding according to package instructions, pour into popsicle molds, freeze for 4-6 hours, add popsicle sticks if needed after about an hour.

2. Fruit-Infused Yogurt Pops:

• Ingredients: Yogurt, honey, mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries), popsicle sticks
• Instructions: Mix yogurt with honey, add mixed berries, pour into popsicle molds, freeze for 4 hours.

3. Mango Coconut Popsicles:

• Ingredients: Mango puree, coconut milk, a pinch of salt, popsicle sticks
• Instructions: Mix mango puree with coconut milk and salt, pour into popsicle molds, freeze for 5 hours.

4. Boozy Popsicles (For Adults Only):

• Ingredients: Choices like peach puree with peach schnapps, cranberry juice with vodka, or orange juice with Grand Marnier
• Instructions: Mix your chosen juice with alcohol (1-2 tablespoons per popsicle mold), pour into popsicle molds, freeze for 5 hours.

Pro Tips:

• Choosing the Right Mold: Opt for user-friendly molds like Zoku Classic Pop Molds or space-saving Lékué Stackable Popsicle Molds.
• Freezing Time: Most popsicles need between 4 to 6 hours to freeze completely.
• Removing Popsicles: Use hot water to help release popsicles from molds if needed.

Enjoy your homemade popsicle adventures! And remember, the options are endless; let your creativity take flight!

This mouthwatering chocolate pudding pops recipe can be found in our 'Make Your Own Pudding Pops' feature, micro-managed with steps on how to create delightful frozen pops. To enhance your popsicle-making journey, delve into our collection of alternative popsicle recipes, such as Strawberry Pudding Pops, Fruit-Infused Yogurt Pops, Mango Coconut Popsicles, and Boozy Popsicles for a more adult twist. You can easily refrigerate the pudding in ramekins if desired, while the popsicles take approximately 3 hours to freeze. Don't forget to invest in user-friendly molds like Zoku Classic Pop Molds or space-saving Lékué Stackable Popsicle Molds for your popsicle adventures.

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