These gluten-free Homemade Fudgesicles are made with just five simple ingredients, and couldn't be easier to make. These put the store-bought kind and the ice cream truck to shame this summer!
Remember growing up with classic fudgesicles? They were probably one of my favorites growing up. I mean hello, if you've been around here, this should be no surprise that I would. I mean am a HUGE chocolate lover after all.
Did you know that the original brand Fudgesicles you can buy at the store contains "malted barley extract?" Yea, that's not going to work for those of us who need to be gluten-free since barley is one of those no-go ingredients. No to forget to mention they usually have a bunch of other process ingredients like corn syrup solids.
Don't worry though I've got you covered because these Homemade Fudgesicles are BETTER than those anyways!
Ingredients in Homemade Fudgesicles
- Heavy Cream
- Milk
- Chocolate
- Cocoa Powder
- Sugar
How to Make Dairy-free Fudgesicles
- Heavy Cream - Sub in full-fat coconut cream.
- Milk - Sub in full fat canned coconut milk.
- Chocolate - I always use Enjoy Life chocolate that's already dairy-free.
I do not recommend making this recipe with low-fat canned coconut milk or the coconut milk from a carton because they contain more water content. That can leave these fudgesicles a little more icy and not as creamy.
I have also tried them with almond milk in place of the milk, and heavy cream, and the results were more on the icy side. Still delicious but not as creamy.
How to Make Homemade Fudgesicles
- Whisk together the liquids and the cocoa powder in a saucepan until the mixture comes to a simmer over medium-low heat.
- Add the chocolate and whisk until it is melted.
- Allow it to cool slightly.
- Pour it into your favorite popsicle mold and freeze!
A Note About Popsicle Molds
There are several different types of popsicle molds, and really you can use whatever kind you want.
I personally prefer the more classic vertical kind of popsicle mold because I find they have a smaller chance of our daughters knocking them over and spilling them while they set up in the freezer.
You could also use a horizontal type of mold like these popsicle molds.
I will say, though, I do NOT recommend the ice pop type molds (plastic) since the mixture is still slightly warm when you put it into the molds.
Storing Fudgesicles
Usually, these don't last long in our house since once they are made, our girls are generally sharing them with all their friends. However, these will hold up in the freezer for several weeks. I wouldn't say I like to leave them in the popsicle mold since well I am usually using it to make more popsicles, lol. So I will either simply wrap them with plastic wrap or buy these easy-to-use popsicle bags to put them into if I want them to last a bit longer. But like I said, they don't tend to last very long around here, especially in the summer heat!
More Frozen Treats
- Homemade Classic Vanilla Ice Cream
- Easy Dairy-free Vanilla Ice Cream
- Homemade Orange Sherbet
- Strawberry Sorbet
- Berry Melon Popsicles
📖 Recipe
Easy Homemade Fudgesicles
Equipment
- Popsicle Mold
Ingredients
- 2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 cup Milk
- 3 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
- ¾ cup Sugar
- 8 ounces Chocolate
Instructions
- Combine the heavy cream, milk, sugar and cocoa powder into a small saucepan over medium heat and whisk until combined and the liquid is at a low simmer.
- Add the chocolate and continue to whisk until all of the chocolate is melted.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and let it sit about five minutes to cool slightly and thicken.
- Pour the sauce mixture into your popsicle molds and place them into the freezer for at least six hours or until frozen.
Notes
- Heavy Cream – Sub in full-fat coconut cream.
- Milk – Sub in full-fat canned coconut milk.
- Chocolate – I always use Enjoy Life chocolate that’s already dairy-free.
Rachel O’Halloran says
I followed the recipe precisely but it wouldn’t freeze solid, even after 24 hours. If the creator of this recipe achieved such good results, then they must have done so through some means other than the ingredients, measurements, and steps which are listed above.
David says
When making creamy type cicles such as a fudgcicle, if you dissolve 1 tsp of gelatin in a little warm water and add that to the mixture after it comes off the heat, that will help maintain a creamy texture. The gelatin "locks" water in place and prevents it from moving around, forming large ice crystals. I have not tried this with my fudgcicles while using low fat coconut milk yet, as I always use high fat coconut milk, but I'll get some and try it sometime.
j m says
Was wondering if you can use 8oz semi-sweet chips instead of the Enjoy Life chocolate? Also just wanted to add that I used the horizontal silicone molds with another recipe today and had trouble with them. I like your suggestion about the vertical ones, I think they will be much easier to carry to the freezer.
Thank you!
Sara Vaughn says
You can use whatever chocolate you prefer in these fudgesicles.
Rhonalynn says
I'm definitely going to try these. Walmart used to carry the double stick fudgesicles in a clear bag that were the best. I haven't been able to find them though. So I will be trying these this summer. I just need to order some molds.
Sara Vaughn says
Rhonalynn, so glad you found the recipe. I will say for these because they are soft with the chocolate, the flat silicone molds with open cavities work better than traditional popsicle molds that you pull out from the top. I can't wait to see what you think once you make them. Let me know if you have any questions.
Sierra Perry says
dollar tree had some last summer, even baby sized silicone ones!