Creamy frozen pops blending vanilla bean, fudge, and coffee for a cool, flavorful summer indulgence.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1.5 cups whole milk
02 - 0.5 cup heavy cream
03 - 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk
→ Coffee
04 - 0.33 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 - 0.5 cup semisweet chocolate chips
07 - 0.25 cup heavy cream
→ Sweetener
08 - 0.25 cup granulated sugar
# How To Make It:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, cooled coffee, vanilla bean seeds or extract, and sugar until fully incorporated and smooth.
02 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval until the mixture becomes smooth and homogeneous. Allow to cool slightly before use.
03 - Distribute 1 to 2 teaspoons of the chocolate fudge mixture into the bottom of each popsicle mold.
04 - Carefully pour or spoon the vanilla frappuccino mixture over the fudge layer in each mold, filling to just below the top rim.
05 - Insert popsicle sticks into each mold and freeze for a minimum of 4 hours until completely solidified.
06 - Briefly run the exterior of the molds under warm running water to loosen the pops, then gently remove. Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
