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Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Lollipops

[heart_this] · Apr 27, 2008 · 80 Comments

Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Lollipops

This months Daring Bakers challenge was cheesecake lollipops. I was looking forward to making this months challenge because, well, its cheesecake, covered in chocolate, on a stick! What a great idea!
Cheesecake is one of my favourite desserts and I have made it a few times. This cheesecake recipe was different than the one that I usually make and I was looking forward to seeing how it turned out. The original recipe called for five bricks of cream cheese which was way too much for me so I reduced it to three. Unfortunately I did not have a pan that was big enough to hold my 8×8 inch baking pan so I was not able to bake it in a water bath. I was kind of looking forward to seeing how baking a cheesecake in a water bath would work out. Next time maybe. It worked out fine without the water bath and the cheesecake tasted great!
Assembling the lollipops was kind of fun. I could not find lollipop sticks so I used some small straws. They were ok but they really couldn’t hold the weight of the chocolate cover cheesecake. That was ok because once you picked them up they disappeared quite quickly. 🙂 I also forgot to pick up the vegetable shortening that the original recipe called for when I went grocery shopping. I tried using butter instead but the chocolate just did not get runny enough so I added some cream. It ended up being a chocolate ganache coating. It worked and that was what mattered. I decided to coat my chocolate covered lollipops in coconut, chopped almonds and chopped pistachios.
Given that I have made cheesecake and chocolate ganache before this challenge was came together fairly easily. It took a lot of time though with all of the cooling, chilling and freezing though. The results were well worth it. The chocolate covered cheesecake lollipops were really good! My favourite were the pistachio covered ones and they disappeared quickly. Overall I really enjoyed this challenge and its yummy results. It’s not too early in the morning for a chocolate covered cheesecake lollipop…

Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Lollipops

Chocolate Covered Cheesecake Lollipops

Prep Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Cook Time: 55 minutes Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes Servings: 24
ingredients
  • 1 batch cheesecake (see below)
  • 1/2 pound chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • * lollipop sticks
directions
  1. Cover the cheesecake in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for several hours to overnight.
  2. Scoop 2 ounces of the cheesecake, form it into a ball and place it on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  3. Insert a lollipop stick into the cheesecake ball.
  4. Freeze the cheesecake pops until very cold, about 2-3 hours to overnight.
  5. Melt the chocolate into the butter and heavy cream over a double boiler and turn off the heat.
  6. Dip the frozen cheesecake lollipops into the chocolate ganache and then into any decorations that you want and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
  7. Refrigerator overnight overnight.
Cheesecake

Cheesecake

Prep Time: 4 hours 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 5 hours 25 minutes Servings: 16
ingredients
  • 3 8 ounce packages cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons flour (rice flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
directions
  1. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
  2. Beat in the eggs and egg yolk one at a time.
  3. Beat in the vanilla and cream.
  4. Pour the batter into a greased 8×8 inch baking pan.
  5. Bake in a preheated 325F/170C oven until the cheesecake is slightly golden brown on top, about 45-55 minutes.
  6. Let the cheesecake cool.
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Comments

  1. Deborah says

    April 27, 2008 at 11:52 am

    The pistachios do sounds great. Great job on this month’s challenge!!

    Reply
  2. Gretchen Noelle says

    April 27, 2008 at 12:02 pm

    Love the nuts and the coconut on them! Great job on these!

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    April 27, 2008 at 12:19 pm

    What a great challenge! I can make cheesecakes in my sleep, so this would have been sooo fun! They look fantastic. I have made cheesecakes with and without water baths and honestly, for me, the difference in taste/texture isn’t enough to choose one method over the other. Great job!

    Reply
  4. HoneyB says

    April 27, 2008 at 12:44 pm

    Somehow I just “knew” yours would turn out great! They look terrific!

    Reply
  5. chriesi says

    April 27, 2008 at 12:44 pm

    Looks great!

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  6. diva says

    April 27, 2008 at 12:50 pm

    oooh. i haven’t had a lollipop in like 5 years! looks good…so tempting. x

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  7. Ferdzy says

    April 27, 2008 at 1:14 pm

    Uh, huh. You’ve saved me some, I trust. I’ll take the pistachio.

    Seriously, fine job as usual, Kevin!

    Reply
  8. Pixie says

    April 27, 2008 at 1:59 pm

    I like the coconut ones best- well done on the challenge!

    Reply
  9. Bellini Valli says

    April 27, 2008 at 2:13 pm

    I love them all covered in coconut and nuts. Great job rising to the challenge Kevin!!

    Reply
  10. noobcook says

    April 27, 2008 at 2:38 pm

    omg, this looks FANTASTIC!! 😀

    Reply
  11. VeggieGirl says

    April 27, 2008 at 2:44 pm

    Kevin, you ROCKED this month’s Daring Bakers Challenge, for sure – such a fun way to enjoy one’s favorite dessert! :0)

    Reply
  12. noble pig says

    April 27, 2008 at 2:55 pm

    I am dying seeing these all over the blogosphere this morning!

    Reply
  13. Christine says

    April 27, 2008 at 3:06 pm

    I love the way your pops came out! Amazing! Can’t wait to see what you do with next month’s challenge!

    Reply
  14. Lina says

    April 27, 2008 at 3:13 pm

    wow so cute! I just joined Daring bakers so I will be baking something up next month! yeay!

    Reply
  15. farida says

    April 27, 2008 at 4:20 pm

    Kevin, yummy looking pops! What a great idea to cover them in pistachios!

    Reply
  16. Lisa says

    April 27, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    Very unusual idea. Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts too. No doubt it tasted great!

    Reply
  17. Kim says

    April 27, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    Great job, I did nuts and coconut too! Next time will try pistachios though.

    Reply
  18. Sharon says

    April 27, 2008 at 5:41 pm

    Beautiful picture! I was trying to figure out which one I’d want to try. I went with all 3 🙂

    Reply
  19. Jan says

    April 27, 2008 at 6:39 pm

    Wow – I like the idea of the coconut and nuts. You’ve done a good job of them!

    Reply
  20. Jerry says

    April 27, 2008 at 6:39 pm

    Love the coverings! Never can go wrong with nuts or coconut!

    Reply
  21. Kate / Kajal says

    April 27, 2008 at 6:58 pm

    gorgeous pops Kevin. very neatly done, very attractive.

    Reply
  22. Susan says

    April 27, 2008 at 7:21 pm

    Yes, this is definitely not a last-minute dessert, but worth the time. All of your varieties look great!

    Reply
  23. Julia says

    April 27, 2008 at 8:11 pm

    I had the same problem finding a pan to hold my 10″ cake pan. I ended up using a 9″ pan instead. Now you have me curious!

    You did a fantastic job and those photos could be included in the book. Awesome!

    Reply
  24. Jen Yu says

    April 27, 2008 at 8:24 pm

    Kevin, you stud! These are gorgeous. What a lovely job you did on the pops. I like the different toppings you used too.

    Reply
  25. Gloria says

    April 27, 2008 at 8:24 pm

    mmmmmKevin so nice and yummy!!!! looks lovely!!! xxxxx Gloria

    Reply
  26. Melanie says

    April 27, 2008 at 8:26 pm

    I love the pistachio topping idea! I didn’t think of that one. Lovely pops!

    Reply
  27. Jaime says

    April 27, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    great topping ideas! good job, kevin!

    Reply
  28. Holler says

    April 27, 2008 at 9:30 pm

    You are an inventive lad! They look great! I want one! Are they all gone? Really?

    Reply
  29. Anonymous says

    April 27, 2008 at 10:37 pm

    these are so bite size! love it! esp the one with coconut! reminds me of lamingtons! and nuts! OMG! sold!!

    Reply
  30. maybahay says

    April 27, 2008 at 10:45 pm

    i love all those pops. great choice on the toppings kevin.

    Reply
  31. Marc @ NoRecipes says

    April 28, 2008 at 12:08 am

    Looks tasty Kevin, and this Daring Bakers thing sounds like fun.

    Reply
  32. Jenny says

    April 28, 2008 at 12:27 am

    They look great. I use the same stirring straws as my sticks, and it was entertaining to watch people try to eat them.

    Reply
  33. Anonymous says

    April 28, 2008 at 12:45 am

    Yum! These look divine!

    Reply
  34. Barbara says

    April 28, 2008 at 1:09 am

    What beauties! I used nuts and coconut too. Great choice, hehe.

    Reply
  35. Brilynn says

    April 28, 2008 at 1:17 am

    Those look awesome! I used all 5 bricks of cream cheese but it wouldn’t all fit in my 8×8 pan so I baked the rest of it in a loaf pan. It wasn’t exactly ideal, but it worked!

    Reply
  36. Chez US says

    April 28, 2008 at 1:19 am

    These sound great – I love them!

    Reply
  37. Elle says

    April 28, 2008 at 1:39 am

    Kevin, they’re gorgeous!!!

    Reply
  38. Court Cooks says

    April 28, 2008 at 1:42 am

    I have given you a blogging with a purpose award on my blog. I really enjoy reading your blog!!

    Reply
  39. Patsyk says

    April 28, 2008 at 1:50 am

    I love how you decorated your pops!

    Reply
  40. daphne says

    April 28, 2008 at 2:38 am

    amazing. That looks fantastic! very creative indeed. Will be a hit with everyone if served in a party!

    Reply
  41. StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says

    April 28, 2008 at 3:01 am

    Great job, Kevin! Your pops look beautiful! Wasn’t this a fun one?

    Reply
  42. tigerfish says

    April 28, 2008 at 3:36 am

    2 skewers of chipotle shrimps + 1 cheesecake lollipop will make me a happy girl 🙂

    Reply
  43. Randi says

    April 28, 2008 at 3:56 am

    really beautiful job, and i love the photography here. 🙂

    Reply
  44. Lori says

    April 28, 2008 at 5:47 am

    The pistachio one would be my favorite as well!

    Reply
  45. Emiline says

    April 28, 2008 at 5:50 am

    You rock! Those look fantastic.

    Reply
  46. RecipeGirl says

    April 28, 2008 at 5:51 am

    Nice job Kevin! They turned out great 🙂

    Reply
  47. Mochachocolata Rita says

    April 28, 2008 at 7:04 am

    I want the one with pistachios!

    Reply
  48. Helen says

    April 28, 2008 at 7:16 am

    I coated mine in pistachios too! It doesn’t seem to matter that you used a choc ganache, they look delish.

    Reply
  49. KayKat says

    April 28, 2008 at 8:49 am

    Ooo … coconut! That’s a brilliant idea!

    They look delicious :)lfxkbtxp

    Reply
  50. GBVC says

    April 28, 2008 at 9:28 am

    These are delicious-looking.
    We want some NOW.
    Can you do mailorder to London?

    Reply
  51. giz says

    April 28, 2008 at 12:54 pm

    I can tell you had alot of fun doing this one. It’s kind of like being a kid again.

    Reply
  52. Astra Libris says

    April 28, 2008 at 12:56 pm

    Your pops are works of art! I love the incredible texture of the nuts – such a perfect contrast to the smoothness of the cheesecake.

    Reply
  53. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    April 28, 2008 at 1:54 pm

    Very pretty! Neat job! Well done!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  54. cakewardrobe says

    April 28, 2008 at 2:07 pm

    Gosh – I hope when I join DB, that the recipes will be as cute as the last 2!!! You did such a GREAT job executing!! I LOVE! Now, can you send some my way? hehe

    Reply
  55. Meghan says

    April 28, 2008 at 2:24 pm

    Oh god… I’m dying! These look AMAZING!

    What a great thing to make for a special day like a baby shower!

    Reply
  56. Megan says

    April 28, 2008 at 2:28 pm

    What a fun challange this was. Yours look great!

    Reply
  57. kimberleyblue says

    April 28, 2008 at 2:42 pm

    Yum, love the pistachio! Your pops look fantastic.

    This was my first cheesecake made in a water bath, and I didn’t find it was all that different from cheesecakes made without a water bath.

    Reply
  58. marias23 says

    April 28, 2008 at 2:56 pm

    Yum! Great combos, Kevin! Now I’m regretting not coating my balls with chocolate…

    Reply
  59. Cakespy says

    April 28, 2008 at 6:30 pm

    Wow Kevin, yours look great! Love the presentation and LOVE the pistachios!

    Reply
  60. christie says

    April 28, 2008 at 7:46 pm

    Yum…alot of yum…some more yum…you go! I want to make these right now, then I want to eat them all, then sit and delight in their yumminess!

    Reply
  61. Helene says

    April 29, 2008 at 12:47 am

    This is so cute. I’ll have to make these one day.

    Reply
  62. Jeff says

    April 29, 2008 at 12:50 am

    I really wish the dentist would give out lollipops like this. Maybe then I would actually go.

    Reply
  63. Proud Italian Cook says

    April 29, 2008 at 2:02 am

    Kevin, Your photography is so good!
    Your pops look yummy and perfectly shaped!

    Reply
  64. Daziano says

    April 29, 2008 at 2:03 am

    That’s really cute!!!

    Reply
  65. PheMom says

    April 29, 2008 at 2:52 am

    Your pops look so perfect! Nice going!

    Reply
  66. marye says

    April 29, 2008 at 3:23 am

    awesome..I like the coconut.

    Reply
  67. Gigi says

    April 29, 2008 at 3:38 am

    I agree, this was a fun challenge. Your pops look sensational! You always take such fantastic photos.

    Reply
  68. Homecooked says

    April 29, 2008 at 6:57 am

    These look so yummy ! Excellent job Kevin.

    Reply
  69. sunita says

    April 29, 2008 at 11:38 am

    Great pops Kevin…i too baked my cheesecake in an 8inch square pan 🙂

    Reply
  70. L Vanel says

    April 29, 2008 at 11:46 am

    You’re right! I also discovered that chocolate covered cheesecake is a delicious breakfast treat. Great looking pops, Kevin.

    Reply
  71. Tara says

    April 29, 2008 at 12:37 pm

    This picture is BEAUTIFUL. New camera? I liked this challenge, too. I can’t wait to find out what the next challenge is!

    Reply
  72. Cookie baker Lynn says

    April 29, 2008 at 1:28 pm

    Your cheesecake pops look terrific. I’ll bet the crunch of nuts made them even tastier. Good job!

    Reply
  73. Antonio Tahhan says

    April 29, 2008 at 3:51 pm

    I love the photo you took of your pops!! I’m eating the last one from my batch now… for breakfast!

    Reply
  74. Simona says

    April 29, 2008 at 7:16 pm

    I particularly like the pistachio-covered one. Nice job!

    Reply
  75. Dolores says

    April 29, 2008 at 7:42 pm

    I’m with the seventy-some people before me, the pistachio ones look great. Great job!

    Reply
  76. SweetDesigns says

    April 29, 2008 at 11:33 pm

    Wonderful job on the challenge!!

    Reply
  77. Amy says

    May 2, 2008 at 7:23 pm

    My favs were chocolate and pistachio ones too. It was such a tasty combo. Your pops look delish!

    Reply
  78. marion - il en faut peu pour ... says

    May 4, 2008 at 8:59 pm

    it wasn’t hard but so fun ! I enjoyed it a lot as well 🙂
    Your lollipos are perfect !

    Reply
  79. creampuff says

    May 4, 2008 at 9:15 pm

    That coconut one has my name written all over it!

    Reply
  80. Anonymous says

    June 25, 2008 at 4:15 pm

    INCREDIBLE! I found this recipe in a cookbook called Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey – all of the recipes in that book are absolutely PHENOM. This is definitely a favorite! 🙂

    Reply

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