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Back towards the beginning of the month, Kimiko, who writes her own blog the Beachside Baker told me about the February Taste of Home issue. It was an issue all about CHOCOLATE!
Then, Alice mentioned there was even a recipe for Chocolate Ice Cubes in there. I was impressed. I was intrigued, I wanted that issue.
So next time I was in Walmart, as I was checking out, I spotted THE issue. In my cart it went. I’ve been drooling over the pages, dog-earing the pages. So many wonderful ideas in this issue.
And I have to confess, I had already done a Google search for Chocolate ice cubes online. I knew they would be easy. I knew it was the first thing I was going to make from this issue. As I was telling my oldest daughter about it, she said, “isn’t that just like a fudgesicle?”
I have the smartest kids. Quick search and she’s right!
Reading through all the different recipes, the main, really only, difference was the milk/cream issue.
So I did a little research for you.
I made 3 batches.
One using only milk, one using half milk and half cream and one using straight cream.
For a fudgesicle, cream wins hands down!
All were good, the cream just made it creamier, of course.
Now as an ice cube, being used in a drink, there was no noticeable difference. So use what you want.
Fudgesicles or Chocolate Ice Cubes
adapted from Taste of Home magazine
Fudgesicles and Chocolate Ice Cubes
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Over low heat bring milk/cream, cocoa, sugar and water to a simmer. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Pour chocolate milk/cream mixture over chocolate chips (I had mine in a large measuring cup with a pour spout) and using a whisk, stir until chips are completely dissolved.
- Let mixture sit for 5 minutes before pouring into popsicle or ice trays. Freeze.
- Serve ice cubes in milk for a luscious glass of chocolate milk or add some Kahlua for the perfect adult treat.
Let mixture sit for 5 minutes before pouring into popsicle or ice trays.
Freeze.
Serve ice cubes in milk for a luscious glass of chocolate milk or add some Kahlua for the perfect adult treat.
I’m sharing at some of these great parties.
Need more treats to help beat the heat?
Blackberry and Vanilla Yogurt Popsicles
Love this! We have our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday Link Party going on now and would love for you to share this! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_23.html
How fun!! Great stuff for summer right around the corner, too!
Such a great recipe! There was a chocolate ice cube recipe in the Food Network magazine this month too. I’m going to keep this one on hand, yum!
Yum! Pinning!!!
Natasha xx
http://www.serenityyou.blogspot.com
i love fudgesicles!! this looks soooo yummy, definitely going to make this sometime!
These look delicious! I will be trying them when the summer months come. I’d love for you to share this at my link party tomorrow.
Rachel
adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com
Sounds wonderful, we all love fudgesicles! Nice post Andi
Yum, yum, yum!
Great idea! Sounds really tasty!
These look heavenly. My youngest loves fudgesicles and he would be so excited if I made these with him.
~Bibi @ Frugal Wannabe Cooks~
mmm, chocolate. Yes please. I might have to make some of these!
~JiMele of Chili & Cornbread
Love your blog and now following along! Have a great week 🙂
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Those sound delicious!
Yum! My kids love fudgesicles! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday 🙂
Yum! That’s so fun!
Thanks for linking up with The Recipe Party!
Hope to see you again Sunday 🙂
<3 Ashley
Delish!!
My copy of that magazine is all dogeared too:-) So many yummy chocolate treats to drool over!!! These fudgesicles sound great…thanks for the tip about the cream!!!!
Made the ice cubes with a variation: instead of semisweet chips and cocoa powder, I used white chocolate chips and white hot cocoa mix. I chilled a batch of cafe au lait and put them in that.
This looks amazing!!! We would love it if you would link up at our We Scream For Ice Cream linky party/giveaway:
http://www.lifewiththecrustcutoff.com/we-scream-for-ice-cream-linky-party/
Live the whole month of July.
Hosted by:
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We hope to see you there!
I am wondering which type of cream to use? Do you use whipping cream or regular cream? Thanks!
I use whipping cream but regular cream would work too!
I just found your recipe yesterday and have already made 4 batches with my 8 year old granddaughter! Very delicious and easy to make. I am sending all my friends and family to this post.