Homemade Magnum Popsicles

Making homemade Magnum-style popsicles is super fun, and they come out delicious! Here’s a simple recipe to recreate those creamy, chocolate-covered ice creams at home.

Homemade Magnum Popsicles Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Ice Cream Base:

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 3/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt

  • 4 large egg yolks (for a custard-like texture)

• For the Chocolate Coating:

  • 200g (about 7 oz) dark chocolate (preferably 70% cocoa)

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil (or vegetable oil for a thinner coating)

• Optional:

  • Crushed nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, etc.)

  • A pinch of sea salt for garnish

  • Chocolate chips or chunks for extra crunch

Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Ice Cream Base

1. Heat the Cream and Milk:

   • In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until it begins to steam, but do not boil.

2. Whisk the Egg Yolks:

   • While the cream mixture is heating, whisk the egg yolks in a bowl until pale and slightly thickened.

3. Temper the Eggs:

   • Once the cream mixture is hot, slowly pour a little bit into the egg yolks while whisking constantly to prevent curdling (this is called tempering).

   • Gradually add the rest of the hot cream mixture to the yolks.

4. Cook the Custard:

   • Pour the combined mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 5-7 minutes). Don’t let it boil!

   • Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Chill the Custard:

   • Let the custard cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Step 2: Freeze the Ice Cream

1. Pour the Custard into Molds:

   • Once chilled, pour the custard into popsicle molds, leaving a small gap at the top for expansion as it freezes.

   • Insert sticks (popsicle sticks or even wooden skewers work well). You can also add chocolate chips or nuts at this stage if you like.

2. Freeze:

   • Freeze the popsicles for at least 4-6 hours or until fully set.

Step 3: Make the Chocolate Coating

1. Melt the Chocolate:

   • In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil together. You can do this over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between.

2. Dip the Popsicles:

   • Once your popsicles are fully frozen, remove them from the molds. Quickly dip them into the melted chocolate, coating them completely.

   • For extra texture, you can immediately sprinkle some crushed nuts or sea salt on the chocolate coating while it’s still soft.

3. Let the Chocolate Set:

   • Place the popsicles on a parchment-lined tray and return them to the freezer for about 10-15 minutes to let the chocolate harden.

Step 4: Enjoy!

• Your homemade Magnum popsicles are ready to enjoy! Store them in an airtight container in the freezer.

Tips:

• Variations: You can try making different flavors by infusing the milk and cream with coffee, coconut milk, or even a bit of liqueur like Baileys!

• Nuts: If you’re a fan of the crunchy texture in Magnum bars, consider dipping your popsicles in chopped nuts like crushed almonds or hazelnuts right after the chocolate coating.