Cherry cheesecake popsicles with shortbread crumb combine tangy and sweet flavors for a perfect cheesecake popsicle, dipped into a crunchy shortbread.
recipe originally published July 20, 2012
Cherry Cheesecake Popsicles with Shortbread Crumb
These cherry cheesecake popsicles with shortbread crumb are deliciously cool and creamy, a frozen handheld cheesecake. These super easy popsicles really do taste like cheesecake, and the shortbread crumb comes from the cookie base in my vegan Twix bars.
We have a beloved old cherry tree in our yard, and every summer we are gifted with a bounty of fresh, tart sweet cherries. Aside from just enjoying them fresh from the tree, my summertime recipes always include new ways to enjoy cherries.
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Cherry Cheesecake Popsicles with Shortbread Crumb
Ingredients
- 4 ounces dairy free cream cheese
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1 ½ cups fresh cherries (or frozen)
Instructions
- In blender, combine cream cheese, coconut milk, and maple syrup if using. Blend until creamy smooth.
- Transfer to a container with a pour spout, set aside. (Add water to thin as needed.)
- Rinse blender, add cherries and blend to a chunky jam consistency.
- Spoon a small amount of cherry mixture into each mould. Pour a tablespoon (approximate) of cherries into each mould, alternating until full to achieve marbled look.
- Fill all moulds, add sticks and transfer to freezer for several hours / overnight.
- Dip in shortbread crumbs to complete the cheesecake flavor. I made a ½ batch of shortbread cookies and used a few to make crumbs in the food processor.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
5Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 162Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 57mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 2g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Rayna says
These look great!
spabettie says
thank you, Rayna - it was my favorite popsicle of summer, at least so far!
Korin says
why didn't I see these!? I need to make more now (everyone loved your cherry limeaid ones).
Stace says
Mmm, these sound so good! very pretty too!
Ali says
yum!
Stephanie says
Upper / Lower GI is GENIUS. How could you *ever* top that?? 😀
spabettie says
hee, I love that one too. 😉 I do have another 'play on words' type costume, but I will not reveal until I do it!
STUFT Mama says
You NEVER cease to amaze me with your deliciousness. 🙂 Um and yes, please bring on the old Haloween costume pictures. I can't wait.
spabettie says
thank you, Mama! wish I could share these with you guys XXO
Amy Tong says
I like your mentality of thinking ahead for Halloween. 🙂 hehe...can't wait to see what you come up with this year.
For now, let me adore these cherry cheesecake pops. So unique and delicious. Can't wait to make some pops for my kids!
spabettie says
hi Amy - the one I have planned is a fun one, if I get it done for this year I will definitely share 😉
I was so happy these turned out swirly - it was what I was going for, but you never know if it will work! either way, they do taste great!
Barbara | Creative Culinary says
Today was popsicle day for me too..although mine might have been big girl pops...you know - BOOZE!
I'm on a popsicle binge...and these sound so very good AND I have cherries. a must do.
I made a costume a couple of years ago to go to a costume party as Professor McGonagall from Harry Potter. Gray wig; cool witch hat with a feather I got on the web and a black velveteen cape that I made. So...I noticed that cape in my closet one day and wore it to the grocery store. I had 3 people want to know where I got it. It has become my favorite cool weather 'coat' and people continue to ask me where I got it!
spabettie says
I need to try some boozy pops for sure... can you really taste it, I can't imagine you can add very much or they wouldn't freeze properly?
I love the idea of a black velveteen cape - I am sure you get many questions about where it can be found! 🙂
Shirley @ gluten free easily says
Super yum! And while I haven't thought about Halloween costumes yet, I have thought about fall longingly. I'd like fall weather with the long summer days. Can we arrange that, please?
I've had lots of fun Halloween costumes over the years and created some especially fun ones for Son. Our all-time favorite for him was a hammerhead shark. He wore a human tooth on a chain around his neck. 😉
xo,
Shirley
spabettie says
haa - I love the human tooth for a shark - clever!
I too look forward to fall - my favorite time of the year, when things are cool and the air smells smokey, fresh and good.
Kailey says
anything that has the promise of tasting like cheesecake is a winner in my book 🙂
spabettie says
yes, they actually do, Kailey! 🙂