Real food BLACKBERRY CHEESECAKE POPSICLES are a summertime must! Made with 6 whole food ingredients, these delicious, homemade, honey sweetened popsicles are so easy to make and they’re kid friendly too!

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THIS HEALTHY BLACKBERRY CHEESECAKE POPSICLE RECIPE IS THE PERFECT GLUTEN-FREE DESSERT FOR SUMMER!

The arrival of spring in Northern California usually means summer is on the way fast. As a kid, we had four distinctive seasons here, but nowadays sunshine is a constant when spring arrives and we jump into summer heat quickly.

Warm spring and hot summer weather means kids (and adults) start craving all of the fun summer foods like healthy homemade popsicles, ice cream, hydrating drinks, refreshing infused water, lemonade, cherries, watermelon and berries!

There’s nothing like the taste of fresh berries in cold summer treats (and to snack on too) – strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are all so yummy!

Hopefully you have access to some quality berries at your local store, farmers market or maybe you’re lucky enough to have some growing in your yard or homestead.

If not, frozen berries can be just as good for making easy homemade popsicles, smoothies, ice cream and gluten-free cheesecake too!

REAL FOOD POPSICLES

Using real food ingredients is the key when making these gluten-free blackberry cheesecake popsicles or any other homemade popsicle recipe. 

Store-bought popsicles tend to be loaded with cane sugar, lots of artificial flavorings, artificial food dyes, additives and even unhealthy oils. These things are not needed in order to enjoy a quality popsicle! 

You can make fruit popsicles recipes, creamy popsicles recipes and no sugar popsicle recipes easily without any junky ingredients.

REAL FOOD INGREDIENTS FOR REAL FOOD POPSICLES

For most real food popsicles, all you need are some simple real food ingredients: 

• FRESH FRUIT: Fresh is best for adding natural sweetness because fresh fruit is sweeter than frozen fruit.
• FROZEN FRUIT: Use when you don’t have access to fresh fruit or don’t have any fresh fruit on hand, just know frozen fruit will not be as sweet as fresh fruit.
• QUALITY LIQUIDS: Cream, whole milk, non-dairy milk, fresh juice, herbal tea, coconut water, etc.
• NATURAL SWEETENERS: Honey, maple syrup, fresh (soft) Medjool dates, etc.
• EXTRA ADD-INS: Real vanilla extract, hidden veggies (veggie purees work great, use veggies like roasted beets, baked sweet potato, steamed or finely shredded carrots, steamed spinach, steamed kale, etc.), whole food vitamin C, pesticide-free grass-fed collagen, etc.

HOW TO MAKE POPSICLES CREAMY NOT ICY

When it comes to making creamy popsicles that have a soft, smoother texture, there’s a handful of helpful tips to keep popsicles creamy in texture.

• WHOLE MILK CREAM CHEESE: Use whole milk cream cheese to help create an extra creamy base and smoother texture. 
• WHOLE MILK GREEK YOGURT: Add whole milk Greek yogurt, the fat content helps keep popsicles creamy in texture. Using Greek-style is important because it has less water content than regular yogurt, which means less ice crystals in your popsicle. 
• HEAVY CREAM, FULL-FAT COCONUT MILK OR COCONUT CREAM: All of these liquids help create a creamier, softer texture in popsicles. 
• ARROWROOT POWDER: Add 1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder to the popsicle mixture – this helps create a less icy popsicle. 
• GELATIN: Add pesticide-free grass-fed gelatin to the popsicle mixture. The protein structure in gelatin helps create a softer, smoother, non-icy texture and it also helps keep the popsicles from dripping as much. When adding gelatin, add ¼ cup of the popsicle liquid that you’re using to a small saucepan, then sprinkle 1 tablespoon of gelatin over the top. Let it rest and soften for about 1 minute, then gently heat it over low-medium heat, stirring constantly until the gelatin is melted. Immediately remove the saucepan from the heat and allow it to cool off a bit before adding it to your popsicle mixture. I only recommend using a quality pesticide-free grass-fed gelatin because quality does matter. This is the only grass-fed gelatin I use because of their sourcing, their contaminant free, no glyphosate guarantee and their proof of purity.

BEST POPSICLE MOLDS FOR HOMEMADE POPSICLES

It’s important to use a good popsicle mold for homemade popsicle success! Here are my favorite popsicle molds for making perfect homemade popsicles:

Silicone Popsicle Molds: These BPA-free, food grade silicone popsicle molds work so well and make unmolding your popsicles super easy! The popsicle mold holds 10 popsicles and comes with a silicone funnel, popsicle sticks and it’s dishwasher safe for easy cleaning!

Stainless Steel Popsicle Molds: These stainless steel molds freeze popsicles faster than plastic molds and are very easy to unmold. The popsicle mold makes 6 popsicles, is dishwasher safe and comes with reusable bamboo popsicle sticks.

Push Pop Style Silicone Popsicle Molds: These push pop style popsicle molds are great for younger kids – they can hold them with less dripping and less mess. These are easy to use and easy to clean, plus they are dishwasher safe.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST BLACKBERRY CHEESECAKE POPSICLES

To make these homemade gluten-free blackberry cheesecake popsicles, you’ll need 5 ingredients, a blender, a few mixing bowls, measuring cup, a fine mesh strainer, spoon and popsicle molds. 

Make sure to get your ingredients ready – blackberries, cream cheese, honey, whole milk or full-fat coconut milk, vanilla extract and grass-fed collagen if you’re using it, prior to preparing the homemade popsicles.

Next, set up your blender and get your mixing bowls, 1-cup measuring cup, fine mesh strainer, spoon and popsicle molds ready. 

To the blender, add the cream cheese, honey, milk, vanilla extract and optional collagen and blend just until combined. Add one cup of the mixture to a mixing bowl and set aside. Then add the blackberries to the blender and blend just until fully combined. 

Now you get to pour the beautiful, purple blackberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a mixing bowl. Use a spoon to help it through as needed.

For the assembly of the popsicles, add a small amount of the blackberry mixture (about a tablespoon) to each popsicle mold. Then place the popsicle molds in the freezer to set for about 10 minutes. While they are chilling, pop the two mixing bowls filled with the popsicle mixtures into the refrigerator. 

When the popsicle molds have chilled, remove them from the freezer. Grab the popsicle mixtures from the refrigerator to finish assembling. Alternating between the plain cheesecake mixture and the blackberry mixture, one at a time, add a small amount of each mixture (about a tablespoon) to each popsicle mold making layers until each popsicle mold is filled (it’s okay for the two mixtures to mix a little bit for a prettier swirl effect).

Next place the filled popsicle molds in the freezer for at least 6-8 hours to set, best overnight. Then patiently wait for these delicious homemade blackberry cheesecake popsicles to freeze!

When the popsicles are frozen, briefly run popsicle molds under warm water to release the popsicle. Then enjoy the yummy popsicles!

RECIPE FAQS: TIPS FOR BLACKBERRY CHEESECAKE POPSICLES SUCCESS

• How many popsicles will this recipe make? The finished popsicle yield varies due to the blackberries, but it will usually fill about 5 standard size popsicle molds. 
• Can the blackberry cheesecake popsicles recipe be doubled? Yes! I highly recommend doubling the batch if you have a larger family or you’d like to have more popsicles on demand stored in the freezer. 
• How sweet are these popsicles? These popsicles are mildly sweet. My family prefers these less sweet, using just 1/4 cup raw honey. If you prefer cheesecake to be very sweet, I suggest adding 1/3 cup of raw honey instead. 
• Do you have to layer and swirl the individual flavors? Nope, you don’t have to. If you don’t mind having one solid flavor, you can blend all ingredients together for a solid blackberry cheesecake popsicle.
• Can you substitute the honey for another sweetener? Most likely, yes. You can try using another liquid sweetener, however, it might alter the flavor if you use a sweetener like maple syrup. 
• Do you have a favorite honey to use in this blackberry cheesecake popsicles recipe? Yes! I only recommend using a mild, light-colored, quality honey for this recipe. Honey flavors like orange blossom honey, clover honey, thistle honey or alfalfa honey are known to be the most mild in flavor. This is my favorite raw honey – I love both their orange blossom and “original” honey. 
• Can this blackberry cheesecake popsicles recipe be made dairy-free? Yes! To make dairy-free blackberry cheesecake popsicles, use full-fat coconut milk instead of whole milk and substitute a dairy-free cream cheese for the regular cream cheese. I prefer using soy-free, dairy-free cream cheese brands – make sure to read the ingredients and look for real food based ingredients.
• How long do homemade popsicles last? If stored properly in the individual popsicle molds, homemade popsicles will keep in the freezer for 3 to 4 weeks.

GIVE THESE EASY HEALTHY BLACKBERRY CHEESECAKE POPSICLES A TRY DURING THE SUMMERTIME OR WHEN YOU GET A CRAVING FOR POPSICLES!

IF YOU LOVE THIS HEALTHY BLACKBERRY CHEESECAKE POPSICLES RECIPE, YOU MAY ALSO LIKE THESE HEALTHY POPSICLE RECIPES & DELICIOUS ICE CREAM RECIPES FROM RECIPES TO NOURISH:

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• Real Food Horchata Ice Cream
• Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
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Blackberry Cheesecake Popsicles

Blackberry Cheesecake Popsicles (real food, paleo, gluten-free)

Yield: 5 popsicles

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Inactive Time: 6 hours

Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes

Real food BLACKBERRY CHEESECAKE POPSICLES are a summertime must! Made with 6 whole food ingredients, these delicious, homemade, honey sweetened popsicles are so easy to make and they’re kid friendly too!

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Ingredients

• 8 ounces organic cream cheese or non-dairy cream cheese
• 1/4 - 1/3 cup light colored raw honey
• 1 cup raw, organic or grass-fed milk or full-fat coconut milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp grass-fed collagen - optional (<< this is the only brand I use)
• 1 cup fresh or frozen organic blackberries

Instructions

1. Get your ingredients ready prior to preparing the homemade popsicles then set up your blender and get your mixing bowls, 1-cup measuring cup, fine mesh strainer, spoon and popsicle molds ready.
2. To the blender, add the cream cheese, honey, milk, vanilla extract and optional collagen and blend just until combined. Add 1 cup of the mixture to a mixing bowl and set aside. Then add the blackberries to the blender and blend just until fully combined.
3. Pour the blackberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a mixing bowl. Use a spoon to help it through as needed.
4. For the assembly of the popsicles, add a small amount of the blackberry mixture (about 1 tablespoon) to each popsicle mold. Then place the popsicle molds in the freezer to set for about 10 minutes. While they are chilling, place the two mixing bowls filled with the popsicle mixtures into the refrigerator.
5. When the popsicle molds have chilled, remove them from the freezer. Grab the popsicle mixtures from the refrigerator to finish assembling. Alternating between the plain cheesecake mixture and the blackberry mixture, one at a time, add a small amount of each mixture (about 1 tablespoon) to each popsicle mold making layers until each popsicle mold is filled (it’s okay for the two mixtures to mix a little bit for a pretty swirl effect).
6. Next place the filled popsicle molds in the freezer for at least 6-8 hours to set, best overnight. Then patiently wait for these delicious homemade blackberry cheesecake popsicles to freeze!
7. When the popsicles are frozen, briefly run popsicle molds under warm water to release the popsicle.

Notes

YOU WILL NEED: Blender, Measuring Cups or Mixing Bowls, Fine Mesh Strainer, Popsicle Molds, Spoon or Spatula

Sweetener: These popsicles are mildly sweet. My family prefers them less sweet, using just 1/4 cup raw honey. If you prefer cheesecake to be very sweet, I suggest adding 1/3 cup of raw honey instead. I only recommend using a mild, light-colored, quality honey for this recipe. Honey flavors like orange blossom honey, clover honey, thistle honey or alfalfa honey are known to be the most mild in flavor. This is my favorite raw honey - I love both their orange blossom and “original” honey.

Dairy-Free Version: To make dairy-free blackberry cheesecake popsicles, use full-fat coconut milk instead of whole milk and substitute a dairy-free cream cheese for the regular cream cheese. I prefer using soy-free, dairy-free cream cheese brands - make sure to read the ingredients and look for real food based ingredients.

Collagen: I only use this pesticide-free grass-fed collagen because of their sourcing, their contaminant free, no glyphosate guarantee and their proof of purity. I add it to my popsicles because it adds a nutrient-dense boost as well as protein. For 10% OFF, enter NOURISH10 at checkout.

Yield: The finished popsicle yield varies due to the blackberries, but it will usually fill about 5 standard size popsicle molds.

Storage: Homemade popsicles will keep in the freezer for 3 to 4 weeks.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 334Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 198mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 8gProtein: 9g

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