Calling all kids at heart! The best summertime cool-down hits all the big flavors: coffee, chocolate, sugar, and a touch of alcohol. These boozy fudgesicles are super easy to make and their effect is ultra breezy. Enjoy!
What Makes a Fudge a Fudge?
To “fudge” something usually means to mess it up. Fudge, these days, however, is no mistake. In 1886, a chocolatier in Baltimore, Maryland messed up a batch of French caramels. Upon trying it, he realized that despite his mistake, it was actually delicious. Thus chocolate fudge was born. In the years since, fudge has become a huge part of desserts, including fudgesicles, a nostalgic summer freezer treat originally from the Popsicle company. But we think making them at home is more fun and more delicious.
Boozy Fudgesicle Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (We used Kingfly Spirits, a small business we love, but from any liquor store Kahlua or Tia Maria will work).
Instructions
1. In a saucepan, mix all the ingredients except the coffee liqueur.
2. Stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a simmer—it should look almost pudding-like.
3. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature.
4. Add the coffee liqueur and fill popsicle molds. Freeze overnight.
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Recipe by Anna Franklin / Photography by Dave Bryce
