Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Fudge Pops (Printable version)

Creamy vanilla bean and coffee blend layered with fudge for a smooth frozen summer treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
03 - 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

→ Coffee

04 - 1/3 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee, cooled

→ Vanilla

05 - 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped or 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Chocolate Fudge Layer

06 - 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
07 - 1/4 cup heavy cream

→ Sweetener

08 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, cooled coffee, vanilla bean seeds or extract, and sugar until thoroughly combined.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and 1/4 cup heavy cream. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth. Allow to cool slightly.
03 - Spoon 1 to 2 teaspoons of the chocolate fudge mixture into the bottoms of each popsicle mold.
04 - Carefully pour or spoon the vanilla frappuccino mixture over the fudge layer, filling molds nearly to the top.
05 - Insert popsicle sticks into molds and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until completely solid.
06 - Run the outside of the molds briefly under warm water to release pops. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick 15-minute prep time with hands-off freezing
  • Combines the beloved flavors of coffee, vanilla bean, and chocolate fudge
  • No ice cream maker required—just simple popsicle molds
  • Customizable coffee strength to suit your taste
  • Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian
  • Perfect make-ahead frozen dessert for entertaining
02 -
  • Use real vanilla bean instead of extract for the most authentic flavor and beautiful flecks throughout
  • Brew your espresso or coffee extra strong, as freezing dulls flavors slightly
  • Let the chocolate fudge cool for 5 minutes before adding to molds to prevent it from melting the base layer
  • Tap the filled molds gently on the counter to release any air bubbles
  • Store finished pops wrapped individually to prevent freezer burn and flavor transfer
  • For easier removal, invest in silicone popsicle molds rather than plastic ones
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