Strawberry Cheesecake Pops Food

CHEESECAKE POPS

Steps:

• Line the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan with parchment; coat paper and sides of pan with cooking spray. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla until blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into prepared pan. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Cover and freeze overnight. , Remove from the freezer and let stand for 30 minutes. Place cracker crumbs in a shallow bowl. Working quickly, scoop out 1-in. balls of cheesecake; roll each in cracker crumbs and insert a lollipop stick. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Freeze for 1 hour or until firm., In a microwave, melt white chips and shortening at 70% power; stir until smooth. Place toppings in shallow bowls. Dip cheesecake pops in white chip mixture; allow excess to drip off. Roll in toppings. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in the refrigerator.

STRAWBERRY-LIME FROZEN CHEESECAKE POPS

Steps:

• Place 3-oz. paper or plastic cup in each of 12 muffin pan cups. Cut each of 3 strawberries into 4 slices; place in cups.
• Place remaining strawberries in food processor. Add cream cheese, lime zest, juice and sugar; process until smooth. Spoon into medium bowl. Beat whipping cream in medium bowl with mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently stir into cream cheese mixture. Spoon into prepared cups. Tap cups on counter to remove any air bubbles. Insert wooden pop stick or plastic spoon into center of each cup for handle.
• Freeze 4 hours or until firm. Remove frozen pops from cups just before serving.