Description
Delightful Strawberry Crunch Cheesecake Pops blend creamy cheesecake with crunchy textures for an irresistible summer treat. Guests will savor each bite of this playful dessert that combines classic cheesecake with strawberry-graham cracker excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (150 grams) crushed strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup (100 grams) graham cracker crumbs
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) white chocolate chips (optional)
Flavor and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) melted butter
Instructions
- Craft a velvety base by whipping cream cheese until silky smooth, then gently incorporate sugar and vanilla extract, blending until uniformly combined.
- Introduce sour cream and heavy cream to the mixture, stirring until achieving a luxurious, creamy consistency. Delicately fold in crushed graham crackers for textural intrigue.
- Macerate fresh strawberries with sugar, allowing them to release their vibrant juices and intensify their natural sweetness.
- Create a crumbly coating by mixing graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until the texture resembles coarse sand.
- Carefully fill popsicle molds approximately three-quarters full with the prepared cheesecake mixture, gently tapping to eliminate any trapped air bubbles.
- Optional: Drizzle melted white chocolate over the filling for an extra layer of decadence.
- Sprinkle the strawberry-infused graham cracker mixture atop the cheesecake base, ensuring even coverage.
- Place molds in the freezer for a minimum of 4 hours, or until completely solidified at 0°F.
- To release, briefly immerse molds in warm water for 10-15 seconds, allowing gentle extraction of the frozen treats.
- Serve immediately and savor the harmonious blend of creamy cheesecake and crunchy strawberry coating.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for a smoother, lump-free filling that blends easily.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the most vibrant and intense flavor in the coating.
- Consider swapping graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Try different extracts like almond or coconut to add unique flavor twists to the cheesecake base.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg