Chocolate Cherry Pops

These rich popsicles are made with a chocolate pudding base, whipped topping and cherry preserves. With some help from the store, you can have these done in no time at all.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 10 ice pops

Ingredients

• 3 1⁄2 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
• 3  cups  whole milk, plus 1/4 cup
• 1⁄3 cup  dark chocolate chips, chopped
• 1  cup  frozen Cool Whip Topping, thawed
• 1⁄3 cup  cherry preserves
•  chocolate shavings (for garnish)
•  fresh cherries (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and 3 cups milk until smooth and well combined. Stir in the chopped chocolate. In another medium bowl, whisk to combine Cool Whip with 1/4 cup milk. In another small bowl, whisk to combine cherry preserves and 2 tablespoons water.
2. Spoon a tablespoon of the pudding into each popsicle mold and top with a spoonful of whipped topping. Pour the pudding mixture halfway up the molds and add a spoonful of preserves. Top off each with remaining pudding, insert popsicle sticks and freeze until firm, at least 6 hours or overnight.
3. Unmold and garnish with shaved chocolate and fresh cherries.