Homemade fudgesicles can be made with just 2 ingredients: milk and instant pudding mix!
These chocolate-y, creamy frozen treats are a nostalgic favorite that will transport you back to childhood while creating new memories with your little ones. With just two ingredients and some patience, you can whip up these kid-friendly treats that will be a hit with the whole family.
I tried a few variations too, so be sure to review that section to see which is the best for your family.
Why you will love this Fudgesicle Recipe
Real Ingredients: I love starting with real milk, and you can also use whatever milk you prefer.
Quick and Easy: This recipe is a breeze to make, requiring only a few minutes of hands-on time. The hardest part is waiting for them to freeze!
Delicious: These fudgesicles offer a tasty way to sneak in a little milk while satisfying your little one's sweet tooth.
Homemade Fudgesicles ingredients
- Milk
- Instant pudding (regular or sugar free)
How to make Fudgesicles
Using a box of instant pudding makes this so easy!
- Place milk and the dry pudding mix into a bowl and whisk together for at least two minutes.
💭Note: the recipe uses more milk than the directions on the box.
- Once the dry mix is dissolved, fill the popsicle molds.
- The process to fill is a little dependent on your style of mold, but it is usually easiest to use a measuring cup to scoop up the liquid and pour it into the mold. These new molds I have and love are made of silicone, which makes the pops so easy to remove once frozen!
- Just remember to add the sticks! LOL
- I like to place the molds on a baking tray before filling and then place the whole tray in the freezer to set for several hours or overnight.
- Once frozen, simply remove the pops and enjoy!
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Serving Suggestions
You can serve these homemade fudgesicles as an after-school treat, a refreshing dessert on hot summer days, or even at birthday parties.
Kids will love them, and adults won't be able to resist joining in on the fun!
Variations: Dairy-Free or Sugar-Free
I tried a couple different milks to have some options. Ultimately I decided that dairy milk does produce the best fudgesicle, but if you need a dairy-free option, feel free to substitute with your milk of choice.
Almond milk was my least favorite, as the texture of the pop was quite "icy". I also tried full fat coconut milk which made a very creamy texture that I enjoyed. I haven't tried oat milk yet, but I think it would give a good balance of flavor and texture.
I also tried sugar-free pudding vs. regular. Again, the texture is not quite as good when using the sugar-free mix. However, it was worth it for me to be able to enjoy this treat myself without the sugar guilt. 😀
I tried the "chocolate fudge" flavor pudding and it was quite similar to regular chocolate. I think I'd give a slight preference to the regular flavor, but wouldn't hesitate to buy chocolate fudge if that's all they had available at the store.
As you can see, it's easy to make these your own!
Can I use low-fat milk for this recipe?
Fat content helps to give the fudgesicles the creamy texture we all love. I feel whole milk gives the best results, but 2% milk could also be used.
Flavor Variations
Once you've mastered these fudgesicles, you might want to try even more variations. You could add some flavor and texture to the frozen fudgesicles by drizzling them with chocolate syrup and then sprinkling mini chocolate chips, chopped dried fruit, or candy sprinkles. Crushed graham crackers would be another excellent add-on.
It would also be fun to add some flavor BEFORE freezing. Swirl a little peanut butter or marshmallow fluff in the mold before adding the pudding mixture. You could even add some sprinkles or chocolate chips to the batter before freezing if you'd like. They might mostly sink to the bottom of the mold, but if you use molds like mine that is actually the "side" of the fudgesicle so the add-ins would still be in every bite.
How to store Fudge Pops
Store the fudgesicles in the freezer until ready to serve.
If you need to empty the molds to make a new batch, you can remove the pops and individually wrap in plastic wrap.
I like to then place the wrapped pops in a zip-top bag, then put them back in the freezer.
Chocolate Popsicle FAQs
Absolutely! You can pour the mixture into small paper "Dixie" cups and insert popsicle sticks in the center. Peel off the paper cups before serving.
Yes, see the variation section - just use sugar-free pudding mix.
The key to a creamy texture is to use ingredients with some fat content. When I used almond milk, the texture was quite icy, but full-fat dairy milk gives the best texture for me.
Ice pops are typically made with a water-based mixture like juice or flavored water, which gives them a lighter, icier texture. Popsicles, on the other hand, often include dairy or other creamy ingredients, making them richer and softer in texture. These fudgesicles fall squarely into the popsicle category thanks to the milk and pudding mix.
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Fudgesicles Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ⅔ cups milk*
- 1 small box instant pudding chocolate (3.9 oz or 1.4 oz if sugar-free)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the dry pudding mix with milk. Whisk or stir together at least 2 minutes. Pudding mix should be dissolved and the pudding with start to thicken slightly.2 ⅔ cups milk*, 1 small box instant pudding
- Fill popsicle molds with the pudding mixture. Insert sticks and cover as needed. Place in freezer 8 hours/overnight.
- Once frozen, your fudgesicles are ready to be removed from the molds and enjoyed!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Cb
tastes like frozen pudding
Sula
Which is kind of like what a fudgesicle tastes like, at least to me!
DollyJean
awesome I had made this fudge pops and they were delicious big hit 🥰
Sula
Fabulous! Perfect for these hot days of summer!
Angela
These are the richest, creamiest fudgesicles I've ever tasted! They are truly chocolate lover's dream. This recipe is going to be my go-to all summer for a refreshing, chocolatey frozen treat.
Sula
Creamy and delicious is what Fudgesicles are all about! Thanks for the kind review!
Dee
👋🏼Hi Sula, my name is Dee ... I j was reading this Chocolate Fudgecicle recipe using instant pudding and the description got my mouth watering 🤤 I am wondering if the measurement for coconut milk would be the same amount as regular milk? (hoping you see this and respond soon cuz I'm really ready to try these,... if not, I guess I will just try one can of coconut milk and cross my fingers. , Wish me luck... I will report back with results. Thanks for the recipe!😊
Sula
Yes, same amount!! Good luck!
Sherry Ronning
This was a great summertime recipe to make with my kids! I let them completely make your homemade fudgesicles recipe and they turned out perfect. And they tasted amazing!! Memories were made!!
Sula
What a great memory! I made some with my granddaughter to make the same kind of memory!
Tiffany
Homemade fudgesicles are so much better for my kids and we all thought they tasted better than the store bought kind we've been using, too! Thanks for sharing.
Sula
You're welcome! It feels better starting with real milk, right?