Good Eats Fudgesicles Alton Brown
Beat the summer heat with Alton Brown's "Good Eats Fudgesicles," a homemade take on the classic frozen treat that’s rich, creamy, and bursting with chocolatey goodness. This easy recipe combines pantry staples like unsweetened cocoa powder, whole milk, and light corn syrup to create a silky-smooth base thickened with cornstarch for a lusciously decadent texture. Enhanced with a touch of vanilla extract and a pinch of kosher salt, these fudgesicles strike the perfect balance between sweet and satisfying. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time and perfect for freezing ahead, they’re a crowd-pleasing dessert that’s both kid-friendly and nostalgia-inducing. Serve these frozen delights as a guilt-free homemade alternative to store-bought treats—ideal for summer barbecues, poolside snacks, or simply when you’re in the mood for something cool and indulgent.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ounce unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3.5 ounces granulated sugar
- 0.5 ounce cornstarch
- 16 fluid ounces whole milk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and cornstarch until well combined and free of lumps.
Slowly add the milk to the saucepan, whisking constantly to create a smooth mixture.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook while stirring constantly. Mixture will thicken as it heats; continue stirring to prevent lumps or scorching.
Once the mixture has thickened (about 7-10 minutes), remove from the heat and stir in the light corn syrup, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until well incorporated.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on the surface.
Carefully pour the cooled mixture into popsicle molds, leaving a little space at the top to allow for expansion as the fudgesicles freeze.
Insert popsicle sticks into the molds and place them in the freezer. Freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or until completely solid.
To remove the fudgesicles from the molds, briefly run warm water over the exterior of the molds to loosen them before gently pulling the fudgesicles out.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.6 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 338 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 167.0 g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 137.9 g | ||
| Protein | 21.7 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 637 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1174 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
