Coffee Popsicle Recipe
If you’re a coffee lover looking for the perfect frozen treat on a hot summer day, this easy coffee popsicle recipe is about to become your new favorite. Made with instant pudding and cold coffee, these creamy coffee popsicles have a rich coffee flavor, a smooth texture, and are incredibly simple to make.
Be sure to try my Easy Chocolate Popsicles and Refreshing Banana Popsicle recipes next!
Easy Coffee Popsicle Recipe
Since I have shared many popsicle recipes, like Strawberry Kiwi Popsicles and Healthy Pineapple Popsicles, I think it’s about time I share my creamy, homemade coffee popsicle recipe!
Unlike many popsicle recipes that require a long list of ingredients, this recipe uses just two main ingredients. The result is a creamy popsicle that tastes like a cross between coffee ice cream and a refreshing iced coffee.
Whether you’re enjoying one as a sweet treat in the afternoon or sneaking one for breakfast on a warm summer day, these delicious coffee popsicles are sure to satisfy.
Why You’ll Love This Coffee Popsicle Recipe
- Only 2 ingredients
- Easy way to cool off during hot weather
- Rich, strong coffee flavor
- Perfect for coffee lovers
- Makes 10 homemade popsicles
- No ice cream maker required
- Easy to customize with your favorite type of coffee
The best part is that you can make these with regular coffee, cold brew coffee, decaf coffee, or even flavored coffee for endless variations.
Ingredients
- 2 boxes instant pudding mix
- 4 cups Cold coffee (replace the milk called for on the pudding package)
Optional Add-Ins
Want to create your own version of creamy iced coffee popsicles? Try adding:
- Coffee creamer
- Vanilla extract
- Maple syrup
- Coconut sugar
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Heavy cream
- Espresso powder for extra coffee flavor
Equipment Needed
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- Popsicle molds
- Wooden popsicle sticks (if your molds require them)
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cup
- I also reviewed the Best Espresso Machines here
I personally recommend silicone mold styles because they make removing the frozen treats much easier.
How to Make it
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
Step 1: Brew Your Coffee
Start by making a batch of good coffee and allow it to cool completely.
For the best coffee flavor, use:
- Fresh coffee from a french press
- Cold-brew coffee
- Dark roasts
- Freshly ground coffee beans
- Whole beans ground just before brewing
You can even use instant coffee if that’s what you have on hand.
Step 2: Prepare the Pudding
Follow the instructions on the pudding box, but replace all of the milk with cold coffee.
Whisk until smooth and allow the pudding to set according to package directions.
Step 3: Fill the Popsicle Molds
Once the coffee mixture has thickened, carefully spoon or pour it into your popsicle molds.
Fill each mold almost to the top, leaving a little room for expansion as the popsicles freeze.
If using wooden popsicle sticks, insert them once the pudding has partially frozen or according to your mold’s instructions.
Step 4: Freeze
Place the molds in the freezer for at least 4-6 hours, or until completely frozen.
For best results, leave them overnight.
Step 5: Enjoy
To remove the popsicles, run warm water briefly over the outside of the molds.
Enjoy immediately for the ultimate caffeine boost on a hot day.
Pro Tips
- Use strong coffee for the richest flavor.
- Allow hot coffee to cool completely before mixing.
- Avoid filling to the very top of the molds.
- Freeze overnight for the best texture.
- Use quality coffee beans for superior taste.
- Try dark roasts for a deeper coffee profile.
- A good iced coffee works wonderfully in this recipe.
Storage
Store your homemade popsicles in the freezer for up to a couple of weeks.
Once fully frozen, you can remove them from the popsicle molds and store them in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Allow your hot coffee to cool completely before mixing it into the pudding. Using cold coffee helps the pudding set properly.
They’re very similar! The pudding creates a rich and creamy texture that reminds many people of coffee ice cream bars.
Yes. Simply use decaf coffee and enjoy all the flavor without the extra caffeine.
Coffee Popsicles
Ingredients
- 2 3.9-ounce boxes instant chocolate pudding mix
- 4 cups Cold brewed coffee amount called for on the pudding package instructions (used in place of milk)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, prepare both boxes of instant chocolate pudding according to the package directions, replacing all of the milk with cold brewed coffee.
- Whisk until the pudding mixture is smooth and begins to thicken.
- Allow the pudding to set according to the package directions.
- Once the pudding has fully thickened, spoon or pour the mixture into popsicle molds, filling each mold nearly to the top.
- Insert popsicle sticks if needed.
- Freeze for at least 6 hours, or until completely firm.
- To remove the popsicles, run the molds briefly under warm water and gently pull them out.
Notes
- Cold brew coffee produces the smoothest flavor, but chilled brewed coffee works well too.
- For a sweeter popsicle, use sweetened coffee or add a little sugar to taste before preparing the pudding.
- Store popsicles in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Makes approximately 10 popsicles, depending on the size of your molds.
This easy coffee popsicle recipe is one of my favorite ways to enjoy a cup of coffee during hot summer weather. With just two ingredients and a few minutes of prep time, you can create creamy coffee popsicles that are refreshing, flavorful, and perfect for coffee lovers.
Whether you use regular coffee, cold brew coffee, or your favorite coffee creamer, these frozen treats are guaranteed to become a summer favorite. Keep a batch in your freezer and you’ll always have the perfect treat ready for a warm summer day.
