Mole Ice Cream Bars

Tasty Desserts

A Recipe by El Popular

Break the mold – break out the Mole! Who said Mole can only be used on savory dishes? Think outside the plate and embrace the smooth frozen goodness of Mole Ice Cream Bars. This easy and quick dessert is sure to soothe your sweet tooth.

Let’s Get Started

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Makes: 10 servings

Ingredients

1/2 jar El Popular Mole Powder 4oz.
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups whole milk, divided
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Ice pop molds (we recommend a tray that makes ten 3 oz pops)
10 Popscicle sticks

Directions

In a medium saucepan, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth.
Whisk in remaining milk, cream, sugar, Mole powder, cocoa, and salt.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute.
Transfer to a large liquid-measuring cup and stir in vanilla.
Pour mixture into ten 3-ounce ice-pop molds and insert ice-pop sticks.
Freeze until pops are solid.
Just before serving, briefly run molds under hot water to release pops.

Mole 101

Mole, the name originating from the Nahuatl “mōlli” or “sauce”, is a centuries old dish.
Mole poblano, the most popular type of Mole, is an ancient recipe from Puebla, Mexico.
Mole is considered the national dish of Mexico, and has become a symbol of Mexico’s “mestizaje”, or mixture of indigenous and European heritage.