Chocolate and Salted Caramel Pudding Pops ~ Did I mention I’m on a pudding recipe run? If you have never had a pudding pop you need to! It’s rich, decadent and it’s so easy to make.
Chocolate and Salted Caramel Pudding Pops
Spring has just begun and I’m already fast forwarding to summer with these pudding pops. It’s hard to deny a chocolate and salted caramel pairing. Especially one on a stick that is begging you to have a seat and enjoy the slow pacing a popsicle has to offer — that is if you can keep yourself from biting into it.
Incredibly easy to make and even easier to devour, you should have no problem whipping up a dozen or more of these in under 30 minutes. The hardest part will be waiting for them to freeze. Let me say that if you’ve never had a pudding pop, well it’s a lot like a Fudgiscle but better and richer.
So relax, enjoy and yield to the slow pace of licking a popsicle.
Chocolate and Salted Caramel Pudding Pops
Ingredients
- CHOCOLATE PUDDING
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 3 cups cold whole milk
- 3/4 cups dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- SALTED CARAMEL PUDDING
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 3 cups cold whole milk
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (recipe follows)*
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
TO MAKE CHOCOLATE PUDDING:
Combine cornstarch, sugar, salt and whole milk in a blender or food processor and pulse until well blended.
Alternatively, combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk vigorously.
Transfer mixture to a heat-proof bowl and place over (not on) simmering water for approximately 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pudding is ready when mixture coats the back of the spoon.
Add chocolate and stir to combine. Add vanilla and stir to combine.
TO MAKE SALTED CARAMEL PUDDING:
Combine cornstarch, sugar, salt and whole milk in a blender or food processor and pulse until well blended. Alternatively, combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk vigorously.
Transfer mixture to a heat-proof bowl and place over (not on) simmering water for approximately 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pudding is ready when mixture coats the back of the spoon. Add *salted caramel and stir to combine.
Add vanilla and stir to combine.
TO MAKE HOMEMADE CARAMEL SAUCE:
Add 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons water into a saucepan over medium low heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Use a wet brush to remove any crystals that form on the side.
Once sugar has dissolved increase heat to high. Now and then, using the handle give the pot a swirl to keep the mixture moving. Do not stir the mixture directly. The mixture will start to bubble after a minute.
As the mixture darkens to a medium amber color, approximately 5-7 minutes, add 2 tablespooons butter and 6 tablespoons of heavy cream to saucepan. The mixture will bubble wildly. Whisk to combine (bubbles will subside upon cooling). Add 1 teaspoon koshersalt and stir to combine.
I haven’t had a pudding pop in ages… but i’m heading over right now to check them out!
These look divine – perfect for summer! Love this!
Oh my…..wonderful flavors and it calls to the kid in me. Heading over for a lookielew.
Oh my kiddos will love this….heading on over!
These look so fun and good 🙂