Description
These Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Ice Pops offer a delightful no-bake frozen treat combining creamy cheesecake flavors with fresh strawberry puree. Perfect for summer, they are easy to make with simple ingredients and feature a beautiful marbled swirl, making them as visually appealing as they are delicious.
Ingredients
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Strawberry Puree
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
Cheesecake Base
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Puree: In a blender or food processor, puree the strawberries with 2 teaspoons of honey until smooth. Set aside this vibrant, sweet strawberry mixture for layering.
- Make Cheesecake Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using a hand or stand mixer. Add the Greek yogurt, milk, 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Whisk or blend everything together until completely smooth and creamy to form the cheesecake base.
- Assemble Ice Pops: Spoon a layer of cheesecake mixture into the ice pop molds, then add a spoonful of the strawberry puree on top. Alternate layers until the molds are full. Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl the two mixtures together to create a beautiful marbled effect.
- Freeze: Insert ice pop sticks into the molds and freeze for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight, allowing the pops to fully set and firm up.
- Release and Serve: To remove the ice pops, briefly run the molds under warm water for a few seconds to loosen them, then gently pull out the pops to enjoy immediately.
Notes
- If fresh strawberries aren’t available, frozen strawberries can be used. Be sure to thaw and drain excess liquid before pureeing.
- Adjust sweetness levels in both the strawberry puree and the cheesecake base to suit your taste preference.
- For a crunchy graham cracker twist, sprinkle crushed graham crackers into the molds before freezing for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
