Almond Fudge Pops
These rich-tasting frozen treats are oh-so-creamy, kids and grown-ups love 'em! It's hard to eat just one. They're simple to prepare and great to have on hand. Sometimes I'll substitute pecans for the almonds in the recipe.
-Debbie Pion, Lakeland, Florida
6 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + freezing
Ingredients
- 1 envelope whipped topping mix (Dream Whip)
- 1/2 cup cold milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted, divided
- 6 disposable plastic cups (3 ounces)
- 6 Popsicle sticks
Directions
- In a bowl, beat the topping mix, milk and vanilla on low speed until
- blended. Beat on high until soft peaks form, about 4 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the fudge topping and water; fold in the
- topping mixture and 1/2 cup almonds.
- Pour into plastic cups. Cover with heavy-duty foil; insert sticks
- through foil. Place in a 9-in. square pan. Freeze until firm. Remove
- foil and cups. Roll the frozen pops in remaining almonds. Yield: 6
- servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 305 calories, 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 60 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 7 g protein.