Roasted Strawberry Cheesecake Pops

These tangy, naturally sweet Roasted Strawberry Cheesecake Pops make a refreshing sweet treat for a hot summer day. Roast strawberries in the oven with maple syrup, then toss with lemon zest, cream cheese, yogurt and maple syrup. When combined, pour into popsicle molds and freeze overnight. Once frozen, sprinkle with Graham cracker crumbs, and enjoy! These naturally sweetened Roasted Strawberry Cheesecake Pops are the perfect summer dessert!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Freeze Time 12

Total Time 12 35

Servings popsicles

Calories 101kcal

Ingredients

2 cups strawberries frozen OK
4 tablespoons pure maple syrup divided
3 oz. cream cheese
2 cups low fat Greek yogurt
1 ¼ teaspoons lemon zest about the amount of zest from a small lemon
1 sheet Graham Crackers crushed

Instructions

Roast the Strawberries

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat. Set aside.
In a bowl, combine strawberries with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup.
Pour the strawberry and maple mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
Transfer to the preheated oven oven and bake for 30-45 minutes, or until strawberries have broken down, released their juices and browned slightly. (Check on the strawberries at the 20 minute marker and see how they're doing.)
When the strawberries have finished baking, remove from the oven. Let cool for 15 minutes.

Make the Popsicles

While the strawberries cool, measure out the rest of the maple syrup, cream cheese, yogurt and lemon zest in a blender. Blend until combined.
Pour the popsicle base mixture into a large bowl.
Carefully transfer the strawberries and their juices to the large bowl with the popsicle base. Stir carefully until combined.
Pour the mixture into popsicle molds and freeze overnight.
The next day, pull the pops out of their molds, sprinkle with crushed Graham Crackers and enjoy!

Notes

If you're someone who likes sweeter desserts, I'd advise adding a little more maple syrup to the popsicle base if you think it tastes too tart. I like a less sweet dessert, but I know that doesn't float everyone's boat.

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