Delicious, creamy cheesecake mint chocolate chip popsicles dipped in chocolate then covered in Andes Creme de Menthe mints.
I recently got my very first popsicle mold and I’ve been excited to put it to good use. Rather than starting with a simple fruit juice pop, I wanted something special: Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Popsicles.
These are more like creamsicles than ordinary popsicles. The base is softened cream cheese folded into Cool Whip, which gives them a creamy, cheesecake-like texture. Finely chopped Andes Creme de Menthe are mixed in for minty chips, and after freezing the popsicles are dipped in a chocolate Magic Shell and rolled in coarsely chopped Andes mints for a crisp, minty topping.
If you love mint, try pairing these popsicles with other minty treats. They’re a cool, refreshing dessert that’s easy to make and delightfully decadent.
Mint Chocolate Cheesecake Popsicles
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 8 oz container of Cool Whip
- 12 Andes Creme de Menthe thins, finely chopped (you’ll need additional ones coarsely chopped for the topping)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- Green food coloring, optional
- Magic Shell, for topping
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. An electric mixer speeds this up, but whisking by hand works too. Stir in the vanilla, peppermint extract and a few drops of green food coloring if you like. Fold in the Cool Whip gently with a rubber spatula, then fold in the finely chopped Andes mints.
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2. Spoon the mixture into your popsicle molds, filling each cavity to the top. For neater filling, use a pastry bag or a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off. Tap the molds on the counter to remove air pockets. Freeze for 4–6 hours, or until fully set.
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3. When the popsicles are fully frozen, remove them from the molds. Dip each pop into melted Magic Shell or a similar chocolate coating, then immediately roll or sprinkle with coarsely chopped Andes mints. Let the coating set before serving.