No-Bake Cheesecake Star Pops
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No-Bake Cheesecake Star Pops: Fun star-shaped pops of no-bake cheesecake will be a hit with adults and kids alike. Drizzled or dipped in melted Candy Melts candy, these festive star pops are easy to shape in star-shaped silicone treat molds.
Ingredients
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1 envelope (2 1/4 teaspoons) unflavored gelatin
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup boiling water
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 bag (12 ounces) royal blue Candy Melts candy
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Lollipop Sticks
Preparation
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Prepare 6-cavity Mini Star Silicone Mold with vegetable pan spray. In small bowl, combine gelatin, sugar and water; whisk until completely dissolved. In large bowl, beat cream cheese, vanilla and salt with electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add gelatin mixture, beating well. Scrape bottom and sides of bowl. Continue beating until fully combined. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate 2 hours or until completely set. Carefully unmold cheesecakes onto cookie pan. Melt small amount of Candy Melts candy. Dip lollipop stick in melted candy and insert 3/4 way into cheesecake stars. Freeze 30 minutes or until firm.
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In large bowl, melt remaining Candy Melts according to package directions. Drizzle or pipe candy over cheesecake stars as desired. Refrigerate 10 minutes or until set. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Serves
Yield 6 servings
Notes, Tips & Suggestions
Note: Some cream cheeses are firmer than others. Firm is best for this recipe. Choose a brand name, full fat cream cheese for best results.
