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    Cherry Popsicles

    Author: Lindsey Janeiro, RDN Published: Sep 19, 2022 · Updated: Sep 18, 2022 · 2 Comments

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    These Cherry Popsicles are inspired by the beloved dessert classic - cherry cheesecake. They're full of rich, sweet cherry flavor but are indulgently creamy, too! And one secret ingredient adds some protein, making it a more balanced, blood sugar-friendly treat!

    a chocolate drizzled creamy cherry popsicle

    Why You'll Love These Creamy Cherry Popsicles

    • Inspired by the beloved cherry cheesecake dessert, these popsicles are cool, creamy, sweet, and delicious!
    • It has a secret ingredient that makes them extra creamy and adds some protein!
    • These Cherry Cheesecake Protein Pops are very kid-friendly!
    • Don't need all of them at once? They can easily be frozen and stored for more sweet treats later.
    • They're pretty low maintenance. All you need is a few simple ingredients, a blender, and a popsicle mold.
    cherry popsicles in a popsicle mold

    Featured Ingredients

    • Cherries: you can use frozen dark sweet cherries or fresh cherries that have been pitted.
    • Cottage Cheese: I know this ingredient may sound a little weird in a frozen treat recipe, but it adds a smooth creaminess (without the tang of Greek yogurt). Nutritionally it also boosts the calcium and protein, making this treat a little more balanced and blood sugar-friendly. I used 1% in the recipe, but you can use whatever you prefer (not that nonfat may make them ever so slightly icier and less creamy).
    • Neufchatel Cheese or Cream Cheese: A necessary ingredient with any cheesecake inspired treat! I personally use the ⅓ less fat neufchatel cheese, but you can use either it or regular cream cheese (I don't recommend fat free).
    • Sweetener: A little sweetener makes these popsicles a little more indulgent. You can use honey, agave, or even your favorite non-nutritive sweetener like allulose, stevia, or monk fruit.
    • Chocolate Drizzle: While you could skip the chocolate drizzle, I mean...why? A little chocolate melted with a touch of coconut oil then drizzled over the frozen popsicles takes this dessert to the next level! It makes it so much more satisfying, but taste-wise and visually!
    chocolate drizzled cherry popsicles on a blue platter with ice

    Cherry Popsicle Recipe Tips

    • Do NOT be scared of this recipe if you don't like cottage cheese! The texture becomes completely smooth and it adds a more neutral, subtle creaminess compared to the tangy creaminess of Greek yogurt. I promise it's worth giving a try!
    • Want some chocolate flavor but don't want to do the chocolate drizzle? Try adding a couple tablespoons of cocoa powder or mini chocolate chips before freezing.
    • If you're having a hard time removing the popsicles from the popsicle mold, try running them under hot water for 10-20 seconds, until they're loose enough to pull right out.
    • Have the melted chocolate ready to drizzle over the popsicles as soon as you remove them from molds. If it's a really hot day, you can transfer the un-molded popsicles to a silicone baking mat-lined tray, drizzle with chocolate, then immediately place back in the freeze before they can get too melty.
    • Extra leftover popsicles can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer up to three months.

    More Healthy Sweet Treats

    • Healthy Chocolate Popsicles
    • One Ingredient Grape Popsicles
    • Blueberry Avocado Nice Cream
    • Chocolate Cherry Nice Cream

    Did you make this recipe? Give it a 5★ rating below! For more healthy recipes and tips to create your own balanced relationship with food and health, be sure to follow Nutrition to Fit on Instagram!

    a chocolate drizzled creamy cherry popsicle
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    Cherry Popsicles

    These Cherry Popsicles are inspired by the classic dessert cherry cheesecake. They're sweet, indulgently creamy, and have some protein, too.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Freeze Time3 hrs
    Total Time3 hrs 5 mins
    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4 popsicles
    Calories: 119kcal
    Author: Lindsey Janeiro, RDN

    Equipment

    • Measuring cups & spoons
    • Popsicle mold
    • Blender

    Ingredients

    Cherry Cheesecake Popsicles

    • 1 cup frozen dark sweet cherries
    • 1 cup 1% cottage cheese
    • 1 ounce neufchatel cream cheese
    • 1 tablespoon honey

    Chocolate Drizzle

    • 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
    • ½ teaspoon coconut oil

    Instructions

    • In a blender, puree the frozen cherries, cottage cheese, neufchatel cheese, and honey.
    • Divide mixture into popsicle molds and insert popsicle sticks. (Mine created 4 popsicles, but yours may create more if the molds are smaller.)
    • Freezer 3-4 hours, or until solid.
    • To remove from popsicle mold, run the mold under running hot water until the popsicles have loosened slightly and can be removed.
    • To make the chocolate drizzle, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe container for 30 seconds at a time and stir until smooth. Pour the melted chocolate into a small bag, cut off a tiny piece in the corner, and drizzle over protein pops.
    • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to a one month.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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    1. JUMANNE from TANZANIA says

      June 11, 2017 at 12:01 pm

      I LIKE IT EASY AND YUMMY THANKS AM LOOKING FORWARD TO BE YOUR FOLLOWERS I LIKE YOUR RECIPE THANKS.

      Reply
    2. JUMANNE from TANZANIA says

      June 11, 2017 at 12:02 pm

      thanks for your delicious recipe

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