Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Fudge (Print Version)

Creamy frozen pops with vanilla bean and coffee fudge layers, ideal for a cool, sweet summer indulgence.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, cooled coffee, vanilla bean seeds or extract, and granulated sugar until thoroughly combined.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semisweet chocolate chips and 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 popsicle molds.
04 - Carefully pour or spoon the vanilla frappuccino mixture over the fudge layer, filling molds nearly to the top.
05 - Insert popsicle sticks into the molds and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until completely solid.
06 - Run the outside of the molds briefly under warm water to loosen the pops. Remove and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste like a barista crafted them, but you made them in your own kitchen without any fancy equipment.
  • The coffee flavor sneaks up on you in the best way, balanced perfectly by the sweetness of vanilla and fudge so it never feels bitter.
  • Once frozen, they're basically foolproof to serve at gatherings because everyone expects homemade pops to be simpler than they actually are.
02 -
  • Cool your coffee completely before mixing it in, or you'll end up with a soupy mixture that won't freeze properly no matter how long you wait.
  • The chocolate fudge layer needs to cool slightly but not completely harden before you pour the vanilla mixture over it, otherwise the two layers won't bond and your pops will separate in the freezer.
03 -
  • Invest in silicone popsicle molds instead of plastic ones because they make removing the pops so much easier and your hands won't get as cold from gripping them.
  • If your molds don't have sticks included, wooden craft sticks work perfectly and are cheaper than official popsicle sticks from the grocery store.
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