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Fourth of July Cheesecake Pops

Irresistible Fourth of July Cheesecake Pops in 6 Easy Steps

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Fourth of July Star Cheesecake Pops are a festive no-bake treat featuring a creamy cheesecake filling cut into star shapes, dipped in smooth chocolate, and drizzled with red, white, and blue candy melts. Freezing the filling makes it easy to cut and coat. These pops are a refreshing and colorful dessert for summer celebrations.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12-15 pops 1x

Ingredients

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  • FOR THE CHEESECAKE FILLING
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
  • FOR THE CHOCOLATE COATING
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening
  • FOR DECORATING
  • Red candy melts
  • White candy melts
  • Blue candy melts
  • Patriotic sprinkles (optional)
  • Wooden popsicle sticks

Instructions

  1. MAKE THE CHEESECAKE FILLING: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
  2. COMBINE INGREDIENTS: Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the cream cheese and beat again until fully smooth and creamy.
  3. WHIP THE CREAM: In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form using a hand mixer on medium speed.
  4. FOLD IN THE WHIPPED CREAM: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  5. FREEZE THE MIXTURE: Line an 8×8 inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. Spread the cheesecake mixture into an even 1-inch thick layer and freeze for 4 to 5 hours, or until completely firm.
  6. CUT OUT THE STARS: Remove the frozen cheesecake slab from the pan using the parchment handles. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to punch out stars, dipping the cutter into warm water between cuts for clean edges.
  7. INSERT THE STICKS: Gently insert a wooden popsicle stick into the bottom of each star and place them back in the freezer for another 30 to 60 minutes to firm up again.
  8. PREPARE THE CHOCOLATE COATING: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 to 30 seconds until smooth. Let the chocolate cool slightly so it is warm but not hot.
  9. COAT THE STARS: Dip each frozen cheesecake star into the melted chocolate, turning to coat completely. Set coated pops onto a parchment-lined tray. The chocolate will harden quickly due to the cold filling.
  10. DECORATE THE POPS: Melt the red, white, and blue candy melts separately according to package directions. Drizzle the melted candy melts over the chocolate-coated stars in crisscrossing patterns. Add patriotic sprinkles while the drizzle is still wet, if desired.
  11. CHILL AND SERVE: Chill the finished cheesecake pops in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Freeze the cheesecake filling thoroughly for easy cutting and coating.
  • Use a sharp, star-shaped cookie cutter dipped in warm water for clean edges.
  • Chill the pops again after inserting sticks to ensure they stay firm during coating.
  • Work quickly when dipping in chocolate to prevent melting.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pop
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Find it online: https://recipesuniverse.com/fourth-of-july-cheesecake-pops-recipe/