There’s something so nostalgic about store-bought fudge popsicles, but once you’ve made them yourself, there’s no going back. “These ice pops are rich and chocolate-fudgy, definitely a step up from the commercial treat, but they still retain the youthful spirit of a fun indulgence,” writes recipe developer Andrew Chase in his new book Awesome Ice Pops: 70 Cool Treats. Use a mold made of durable plastic set in a metal holder for the best results.

A blue plate with chocolate popsicles on a wooden table

Homemade Fudgesicles

Andrew Chase's easy recipe for homemade fudge popsicles with real chocolate and sweetened condensed milk.

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Course Dessert, Snack

Servings 10 popsicles

Ingredients

2¼ cups milk
1 tbsp tapioca flour see note
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 oz (60 g) semisweet chocolate chopped
¾ cup sweetened condensed milk
¾ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

In a saucepan, whisk together milk and tapioca flour, then whisk in cocoa. Whisking constantly, bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and whisk in chocolate, until melted, thoroughly incorporated and smooth. Stir in condensed milk and vanilla. Set aside to cool.
Pour into molds and freeze until slushy, then insert sticks and freeze until solid, for at least 4 hours. If you are using an ice pop kit, follow the manufacturer’s instructions.