Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles with Crunchy Graham Crust
These creamy strawberry cheesecake popsicles with a crunchy graham crust are a perfect summer treat, combining tangy cream cheese, sweet strawberries, and a buttery crust for a refreshing handheld dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 popsicles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup graham crackers, crushed finely
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Crush 1 cup graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Mix with 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter and a pinch of salt. Press about a tablespoon of this mixture into the bottom of each popsicle mold firmly to create the crunchy base. Place molds in the freezer to set while you prepare the filling.
- Blend 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen strawberries with 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice until smooth but still slightly chunky. Taste and add a bit of sugar if desired. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese with 1/3 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Blend until fully combined and fluffy.
- Spoon a layer of cheesecake mixture over the frozen graham crust in the molds, filling about halfway. Add a dollop of strawberry puree on top, then swirl gently with a skewer or butter knife for a marbled effect. Repeat layering until molds are filled, finishing with a swirl of strawberry puree on top.
- Place the popsicle sticks into molds, making sure they stand straight. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight for best results.
- To serve, run warm water over the mold exterior for a few seconds to loosen popsicles before gently pulling them out. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
Soften cream cheese well before mixing to avoid grainy texture. Use ripe strawberries for best flavor. Press crust firmly to prevent crumbling. Swirl strawberry puree gently for a marbled effect. Freeze at least 6 hours or overnight. Run warm water briefly around molds to loosen popsicles before removing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popsicle
- Calories: 150180
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Protein: 4
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