Description
Cool summer indulgence with chocolate coconut popsicles blends creamy coconut milk and rich dark chocolate for a refreshing tropical treat. Guests will savor each chilled bite of smooth, silky chocolate coating against gentle coconut sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 fl oz / 414 ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 8 oz (226 g) dark chocolate, chopped
- ¾ cup (6 fl oz / 177 ml) milk
- 3 tbsps (15 g) unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder
Instructions
- Chocolate Fusion: Whisk coconut milk, milk, and cocoa powder in a heavy-bottom saucepan until creating a smooth, uniform mixture with no lumps visible.
- Temperature Elevation: Heat the blend over medium-low flame, stirring consistently until the liquid approaches a gentle simmer, avoiding aggressive boiling.
- Chocolate Integration: Remove from heat, fold in chopped dark chocolate, whisking vigorously until the chocolate melts completely, forming a glossy, rich liquid with seamless consistency.
- Molding Technique: Select mold style – vertical or horizontal – and pour the chocolate mixture carefully, allowing slight cooling for horizontal molds to prevent ingredient separation.
- Freezing Protocol: Place molds on a completely level surface inside the freezer, ensuring balanced distribution and preventing potential spillage or uneven crystallization.
- Solidification Period: Allow popsicles to freeze undisturbed for 6-8 hours, creating a dense, creamy texture that maintains the intense chocolate essence.
- Extraction Method: Release popsicles from molds by briefly running under warm water, gently wiggling to separate without damaging the frozen treat’s delicate structure.
Notes
- Chill Before Serving: Allow popsicles to sit at room temperature for 1-2 minutes before eating to soften slightly, enhancing the creamy texture and releasing deeper chocolate flavors.
- Prevent Chocolate Seizure: Ensure chocolate is added off direct heat to avoid potential clumping or grainy texture, whisking continuously for a smooth, glossy finish.
- Select Chocolate Wisely: Use high-quality dark chocolate with 60-70% cocoa content for a rich, intense flavor that complements the coconut’s subtle sweetness.
- Mold Preparation Trick: Lightly grease popsicle molds with cooking spray or a thin layer of neutral oil to ensure easy release without damaging the frozen treat’s surface.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg