4.7 from 14 votes
Blackberry Lime Cheesecake Popsicles
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Servings:
8
popsicles
Calories:
128 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Ingredients
For the Blackberry Layer:
- 12 oz blackberry fresh
- 1 1/2 tablespoon water
- sugar to taste if berries aren't sweet enough
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest optional - if desired
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Add the blackberries and water to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring periodically, for about 10 - 15 minutes, or until they are easily broken with a wooden spoon. Taste and add sugar to sweeten if needed. Stir sugar in and cook until dissolved.
- Pour the berry mixture into a powerful blender, such as a Blendtec, and puree until very smooth. I ran the "whole juice" pre-programmed functioin on my blender. After blended, cover and refrigerate the blackberry puree until cool, at least 30 minutes.
- While the blackberry mixture refrigerates, beat the cream cheese, milk, lime juice, zest (if using), vanilla, and sugar using a hand mixer or puree with a small food chopper until smooth. Set aside in the refrigerator until blackberry mixture has cooled.
- To assemble popsicles, layer the blackberry puree and cream cheese mixture in popsicle molds. Place popsicle sticks in the center and freeze until solid.
- If necessary, run hot water over the outside of the molds to assist in removing the pops before serving.
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Notes
- A high powered blender will crush the seeds, but if you prefer a completely smooth fruit layer with no bits of seeds then strain the blackberry puree through a fine mesh strainer.
- Layering Options: We experimented with a couple layering techniques. I preferred #1 with smaller amounts of each layered more frequently, while Eric preferred #3. 1. Cream Cheese, Blackberry, Cream Cheese, Blackberry 2. Blackberry, Cream Cheese, Blackberry 3. Combine the two mixtures and swirl together.
Nutrition Information
Calories
128kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
72mg
(3%)
Potassium
108mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
390IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
10.1mg
(11%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 popsicles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 390IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 10.1mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.