Frozen Blueberry Cheesecake Bars with Chocolate Shell
Creamy blueberry cheesecake popsicles with a gooey blueberry core and a crisp dark chocolate shell – refreshing, rich, and absolutely addictive!
Prep Time 40 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Freezing Time 4 hours hrs
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Blueberry Sauce
- 250 g fresh blueberries – washed and drained
- 60 g granulated sugar – adjust to taste
- 5 g lemon juice – optional adds a refreshing brightness
Blueberry Cheese Filling
- 300 g heavy cream – for whipping adds a smooth, creamy texture
- 40 g fine granulated sugar – to sweeten the cream
- 300 g cream cheese – soften ahead of time for smoother mixing
- 140 g blueberry sauce – use the sauce made above
- blueberry sauce – as needed for the molten center
Chocolate Shell
- 180 g dark chocolate – use good quality for better flavor
- 60 g coconut oil – helps melt and set the chocolate
- 25 g crushed peanuts – optional adds crunch and nutty flavor
Make the blueberry sauce
Wash and drain 250g blueberries.
Add to a saucepan with 60g sugar. Use a spatula or masher to press the berries and release the juice.
Simmer over low heat, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Cook until thickened.
Stir in 5g lemon juice (optional), then let the sauce cool.
Prepare the blueberry cheese filling
In a mixing bowl, combine 300g heavy cream and 40g sugar. Whip until thickened – it should slowly drip from the beater.
In another bowl, beat 300g softened cream cheese until smooth and lump-free.
Add 140g cooled blueberry sauce and mix until evenly combined.
Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese-blueberry mixture until smooth and airy.
Assemble and freeze
Transfer the blueberry cheese mixture to a piping bag.
Pipe the mixture into popsicle molds until halfway full.
Add a spoonful of reserved blueberry sauce in the center for the molten core.
Continue piping to fill the molds completely. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
Insert popsicle sticks.
Freeze for at least 4 hours until solid.
Make the chocolate shell
In a heatproof bowl, add 180g dark chocolate and 60g coconut oil.
Place the bowl over a pot of hot water (do not boil) and stir until fully melted and smooth.
Stir in 25g crushed peanuts if using.
Coat and refreeze
Unmold the frozen popsicles by dipping the mold briefly in warm water.
Quickly dip each popsicle into the chocolate mixture to coat evenly.
Return to the freezer for a few more minutes until the shell is set.
Note: Be sure the popsicles are fully frozen before dipping, or the chocolate may not adhere well.