Description
Delightfully rich and festive Red Velvet Cheesecake Pops featuring a moist red velvet cake core wrapped in creamy cheesecake, all coated in smooth white chocolate. Perfect for parties and special occasions, these bite-sized treats combine the lusciousness of cheesecake with the classic flavor of red velvet cake in a fun, handheld pop.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Layer
- Cheesecake (enough to wrap around cake balls, approximately from one standard cheesecake)
Red Velvet Cake Layer
- Red Velvet Cake (half a full recipe, crumbled with icing mixed in)
Decoration
- White Chocolate Melts (such as Wilton candy melts), enough for dipping the pops
- Cake Pop Sticks
Instructions
- Roll Cake Balls: Take the crumbled red velvet cake mixed with icing and roll them into small balls, about half the size of a typical cake pop. This smaller size is needed to accommodate the cheesecake layer.
- Prepare Cheesecake Patties: Scoop out portions of cheesecake and shape them into small round patties. These patties should be just large enough to wrap around each cake ball.
- Assemble Cheesecake Pops: Carefully wrap each red velvet cake ball with a cheesecake patty, shaping and smoothing it to form a cohesive ball with cheesecake on the outside and cake on the inside.
- Insert Sticks and Chill: Dip the tip of each cake pop stick into a bit of melted white chocolate and insert it into the assembled cheesecake cake ball. This helps secure the stick inside. Place the pops in the fridge to firm up and chill before dipping.
- Dip in White Chocolate: Once firm, dip each pop into melted white chocolate, coating the entire surface. Gently tap the stick or side of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate. Allow the coating to fully harden at room temperature or in the fridge before serving.
Notes
- Only half the Red Velvet cake recipe is needed to match the quantity of cheesecake available from one standard cheesecake.
- Make sure the cake balls are smaller than usual to allow for the cheesecake layer on the outside.
- Allow pops to fully firm up in the fridge after inserting sticks for best structural integrity when dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pop (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
