Nutella Pops

By Ann Fulton

Do you remember Pudding Pops? These creamy frozen treats are similar...but better!
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A cold, creamy treat that’s easy to make, Nutella Pops remind me of the classic chocolate pudding pops that were so popular when I was a girl!

 

Do you remember Pudding Pops?  In the 1980s, Bill Cosby was the spokesman for this popular frozen treat.  The chocolate version was similar to a creamy fudgesicle, almost like a scoop of ice cream on a stick.  In our home, this flavor was always the first to vanish from the box.

I have wanted to resurrect this cherished snack from my childhood for some time, ostensibly for the enjoyment of my kids.  Secretly, I viewed it as a portion-controlled dessert that would satisfy my sweet tooth–with a serving of nostalgia on the side.  I began experimenting with the recipe while my kids were at sleep-over camp.  (What mom would do this?)

When I make a new recipe, I like to have many opinions beyond my own, ideally from both kids and adults.  Since my boys were absent, I coerced the twin girls who live around the corner to come to my aid.

Because this job requires photographing the food I prepare, I noticed something else:  one of the girls was sporting a colorful polka dot shirt that I thought would be a pretty backdrop for a brownish popsicle.  I joked with their mom that these are the silly details that now occupy my mind!

So, the girls gamely held the popsicles while I snapped as quickly as I could.  The day was hot, and the popsicles melted fast.  Ultimately, the girls raved and it was their suggestion to include the recipe in this space.

When my 70-something father gave this modern-day pudding pop an equally glowing endorsement, I figured Bill Cosby might even approve!

 

Do you remember Pudding Pops? These creamy frozen treats are similar...but better!
Nutella Pops
These creamy popsicles are a treat in warm weather and equally satisfying in the colder months. For those who do not have popsicle molds, simply follow the directions using small paper cups and popsicle sticks. For mini pops, an ice cube tray works well. Without sticks, the frozen cubes are a deliciously creamy way to keep iced coffee cold.

Yields 6 popsicles or 24 "ice" cubes.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Nutella
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup canned light coconut milk (see note)
  • 3/4 cup almond milk (I have also used 1% milk; use your milk of preference.)
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend for a minute or until thoroughly combined. Stir down to the bottom of the blender to make sure all of the Nutella is incorporated, and blend one more time. When done, stir again to pop some of the bubbles that form while blending. (I have tried mixing in a large bowl with a hand-held beater, but the blender works better to completely incorporate the Nutella. No splattering either!)
  2. Pour into popsicle molds. I use six 3-ounce popsicle molds. Small paper cups and popsicle sticks are an option to the molds. In this case, place a piece of foil over the top of the cup and poke the popsicle stick th rough so that the stick stands upright. You may skip the foil and simply insert the stick once the popsicles are partially frozen, but it’s easy to forget!
  3. Freeze overnight. (I have checked after six hours or so and, while they appear thoroughly frozen, the popsicles will be easier to remove from the plastic molds after they are frozen longer.)
  4. Run molds under warm water to loosen the popsicles. If using paper cups, simply tear the cup away from the popsicle. If using an ice cube tray, you may need to gently pry out the cubes with the tip of a knife.
Notes
  • The coconut milk is used in this recipe to lend creaminess. The coconut flavor is almost undetectable.
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  1. Terra

    Wow, it has been too long since I have stopped by and said hi! I totally remember pudding pops, and soooo loved them! Your nutella pops look and sound fabulous! Hugs, Terra

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    1. Ann

      Glad to “see” you, Terra! Pudding Pops were a treat, weren’t they? Thanks for stopping by and hope all is well!

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  2. Mary Lou Keller

    oh MYYY ! Ann these look incredible! last summer at end of season I bought a set of popsicle molds from Amazon and not used yet. Considering our forecast for next week is to be in the 90’s all week (summer is not going away anytime soon) I will make some of these.

    I still need to get the Blueberry Poundcake recipe to you as well.

    Thanks and take care! 🙂

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