Hot chocolate is the ultimate comfort drink that warms you up from the inside out. But what if you could enjoy that same cozy feeling in a frozen treat? That’s where hot chocolate popsicles come in! These delicious and easy-to-make popsicles combine hot cocoa’s rich chocolaty goodness with a frozen dessert’s refreshing chill. Whether you’re looking for a unique way to cool down on a hot summer day or simply want to indulge in a sweet treat, hot chocolate popsicles are the perfect solution. So get ready to learn how to make this decadent, delightful dessert that will have your taste buds dancing joyfully!

Can you use heavy cream instead of whole milk?

Absolutely! Whole milk ensures the hot chocolate popsicles are creamy and rich. Replacing whole milk with heavy cream will continue to ensure creaminess. So, you can use heavy cream or even half and half instead of whole milk. However, if you are not fond of ultra-creamy hot chocolate, stick to whole milk.

Can I make hot chocolate popsicles with yogurt?

Most people make popsicles using yogurt. Yogurt popsicles are a tasteful and healthy option. So, if you want to continue the tradition of making and enjoying popsicles made from yogurt, you can use it to make these hot chocolate popsicles as well. However, you will have to keep a few things in mind. Make your hot chocolate exactly the way you always do. Let it cool down before mixing it with yogurt. It is crucial; otherwise, the yogurt will split, and your popsicles will go bad instantly. Also, because yogurt has a slightly tart flavor, make strong hot chocolate to enjoy that rich chocolaty flavor.

How can I make Hot Chocolate Popsicles more flavorful?

There are so many ways you can make these hot chocolate popsicles more enjoyable and tasteful. Here are a few ideas for you to try:

• Marshmallows: Use mini marshmallows and dunk them into the popsicle mold once you have filled it with the hot chocolate mix. as the popsicles freeze, so will the marshmallows. Once you bite into the popsicles, you will enjoy the goody marshmallows as well.
• Nuts: Chopped nuts offer a crunch that is very satisfying. Adding chopped nuts like walnuts, pecans, and pistachios to hot chocolate popsicles will make them more enjoyable.
• Chocolate chips: There can never be enough chocolate! Add white, dairy, or dark chocolate chips to hot chocolate popsicles to enjoy the ultimate chocolate flavor. This is a chocolate-lovers heaven!
• Oreo cookie bits: Oreo and hot chocolate is a match made in heaven! Add roughly chopped Oreo cookies or any other cookie (or brownie) to the hot chocolate Popsicle mix. You will enjoy the bits and pieces of cookies as you bite into the Popsicle.
• Spice: Spice the popsicles up by adding cinnamon or nutmeg for a bit of warmth. For a kick of heat, add cayenne pepper.
• Berries: fresh or frozen berries like strawberries or raspberries taste very well with chocolate. Adding them will take hot chocolate Popsicle to a whole new level.

How to store Hot Chocolate Popsicles?

Store hot chocolate popsicles in the freezer, and they will last for up to a month. You can either keep them in a popsicle mold or fill a paper cup this the mixture and place an ice cream stick in the center. Once the popsicles have frozen, take them out with the help of the stick and enjoy!

Hot Chocolate Popsicles – The recipe

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 4 hours 35 minutes

Total time: 4 hours 55 minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients

2 cups whole milk

½ tsp. Vanilla extract

¼ cup granulated sugar

½ packet hot cocoa mix

¼ tsp. ground cinnamon

¾ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided

Preparation

1. Pour milk and vanilla extract into a saucepan and mix well. Then add cinnamon, sugar, and hot cocoa mix, and whisk until everything combines well.
2. Add chocolate chips and whisk. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and cook while whisking after every 5 minutes until the chocolate chips melt. Avoid bringing the mixture to a boil.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and leave it to rest for 5 minutes, then transfer it to the refrigerator and leave it there for 30 minutes until cooled completely.
4. Arrange 8 Dixie cups on a large tray and add 1 tbsp of chocolate chips at the bottom of each cup. Then fill up to ¾ of each Dixie cup with the cooled hot chocolate mix.
5. Add more chocolate chips on top and insert a wooden stick into each Dixie cup and transfer the tray to the freezer for at least 4 hours.
6. Once ready to serve, remove the popsicles from the freezer, carefully remove them from Dixie cups and serve immediately.