Chocolate Coconut Popsicles

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Ulta creamy Chocolate Coconut Popsicles are dipped in a hazelnut magic chocolate shell, and finished with flaky sea salt. One bite and you'll want to make this all summer long!

Magnum style super creamy chocolate coconut popsicles are dipped in a hazelnut chocolate magic shell.

These Magnum style ice cream bars are irresistibly creamy and satisfyingly decadent! The no-churn chocolate coconut ice cream is made with a hand-full of pantry ingredients, like canned coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, melted chocolate and cocoa powder. It's then dipped in a magic chocolate shell loaded with chopped hazelnuts and finished with flaky sea salt for the perfect sweet and salty frozen treat.

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♡ Why You Will Love these Chocolate Coconut Popsicles 🍫🥥
Ingredient Notes
Ingredient Substitutions
Step-By-Step Instructions
💡 Tip
⭐️ Expert Tips
FAQ
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♡ Why You Will Love these Chocolate Coconut Popsicles 🍫🥥

Beyond Creamy! The combination of full-fat canned coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk and melted chocolate chips makes these ice cream bars incredibly soft and creamy.
Double chocolate heaven. Rich chocolate coconut ice cream encased in a chocolate shell? Yes, please!! 🙋🏻‍♀️
Easy to make. This is a no churn ice cream recipe, which means no ice cream machine is required. You'll just need a bowl and an electric mixer. Although, a hand whisk could also work with some elbow grease.

If you're looking for more no-churn ice cream bars, check out these creamy coconut popsicles or these raspberry shortcake ice cream bars.

Ingredient Notes

Here are some notes about all the ingredients used in this Chocolate Coconut Popsicles. Quantities and full instructions are in the recipe card below!

Magnum style creamy chocolate coconut popsicles, dipped in a hazelnut chocolate magic shell ingredients which include, canned coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, unsweetened cocoa powder, espresso powder, vanilla extract, chocolate bars, coconut oil and hazelnuts.

Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream

Canned Coconut Milk - Be sure to buy full-fat coconut milk from the can. It can often be found in the baking or international isle.
Sweetened Condensed Milk - Adds a bit of sweetness and makes the popsicles creamy. You can also find this in the baking isle.
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips - I normally like using chocolate bars, but I prefer chocolate chips for this recipe, as it has a thicker consistency when melted.
Dutch Cocoa Powder - I like using Dutch-process cocoa powder for deeper chocolate flavor.
Fine Espresso Powder - Enhances the chocolate flavor.
Vanilla Extract - For flavor.

Chocolate Shell

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bars - I recommend using chocolate bars, rather than chocolate chips for a thinner shell with the perfect snap. If you only have chocolate chips, you'll need to add a bit more coconut oil to thin it out.
Coconut Oil - You can use refined or unrefined coconut oil.
Hazelnuts - Adds nuttiness and a crunchy texture.

*See recipe card for quantities.

Ingredient Substitutions

For the Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream 🍫🥥

Unsweetened Cocoa Powder - You can use Dutch-process cocoa powder, natural cocoa powder, black cocoa powder or raw cacao powder.
Espresso Powder - You can also use instant coffee powder or omit it completely.
Vanilla Extract - If you'd like more coconut flavor, you can add a splash of coconut extract. You can also use chocolate extract, coffee extract, or almond extract.

For the Chocolate Shell 🍫

Chocolate - I'm using a semi-sweet chocolate, but you can also use milk chocolate or dark chocolate.
Coconut Oil - You can easily substitute coconut oil with olive oil or avocado oil.
Chopped Hazelnuts - Almonds, pecans and pistachios are great substitutions. You can also add toffee bits, cacao nibs, mini chocolate chips, or sprinkles.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Here are step-by-step photos and instructions on how to make these Chocolate Coconut Popsicles! Please find detailed instructions in the recipe card at the end of this post.

Cold coconut milk, condensed milk, cocoa powder, espresso powder and vanilla are in a glass mixing bowl.

Cold coconut milk, condensed milk, cocoa powder, espresso powder and vanilla whipped together until combined in a glass mixing bowl.

Step 1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together cold canned coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, espresso powder, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Semi-sweet chocolate chips are melted in a glass measuring cup.

Step 2. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave until smooth.

Melted chocolate is added to the chocolate coconut ice cream base that's sitting in a glass mixing bowl.

Step 3. Add the melted chocolate to the chocolate ice cream mixture and whisk until incorporated.

The chocolate coconut ice cream base is poured into popsicle molds.

Step 4. Fill your popsicle molds with the chocolate coconut ice cream.

Step 5. Insert the popsicle sticks and freeze for at least 6 hour or overnight.

💡 Tip

I like using these silicone popsicles mold that lay flat. I find that the popsicles release more easily.

Melted chocolate and finely chopped hazelnuts are in a small mixing bowl.

Step 6. Combine melted chocolate and finely chopped hazelnuts together.

Step 7. Transfer the chocolate mixture into a small jar or cup, and dip the popsicles into the melted chocolate.

Step 8. Return the ice cream bars back to the freezer for 15 minutes or until the shell sets completely. Enjoy!

⭐️ Expert Tips

Be sure to use full-fat canned coconut milk for the creamiest texture. The light version has a higher water content with little coconut cream separation.

Place the ice cream molds on a freezer-safe tray before filling. The tray makes it easy to carry to and from the freezer.

Ensure your ice cream bars are completely frozen before unmolding. After unmolding, place the bars back on the tray and return to the freezer before dipping.

Use chocolate bars for a thinner chocolate shell. The consistency of melted chocolate chips is a lot thicker.

FAQ

Which canned coconut milk brands are best for these popsicles?

I like Thai Kitchen and Simple Truth Organic brand because it thickens significantly as it chills and whips up nicely. This isn't surprising as both contain guar gum, which is a plant-based thickening ingredient.

I do not recommend Trader Joe's brand, as the consistency is very thin.

Can I make these ice cream bars dairy-free?

Yes, you can use sweetened condensed coconut milk and dairy-free chocolate!

Can you taste the coconut flavor?

The coconut flavor was very subtle, as these are more chocolate forward. If you're wanting more coconut flavor, add ¼ teaspoon of coconut extract or to taste.

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