Chocolate Peanut Butter Milksicles - June Dairy Month Recipes

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups lowfat chocolate milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 TBSP cornstarch
• 1/4 cup reduced fat creamy peanut butter
• 4 (6 ounce) plastic or paper cups
• 4 popsicle sticks

Directions

Combine sugar, cocoa and cornstarch in a medium saucepan and gradually whisk in milk. Place over medium heat; bring to a simmer whisking frequently. Reduce heat; simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes, whisking frequently. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter until it melts. Spoon mixture into plastic cups, place cups in an 8-inch baking pan or pie pan. Place popsicle sticks in centers. Freeze until firm.

Variation

For pudding, increase quantity of milk in recipe to 2 cups and proceed as directed. Serve pudding warm, at room temperature, or chilled topped with additional milk. Top with chopped pecans.