Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles (Vegan)
These strawberry cheesecake popsicles are a perfect combination of creamy, fruity, and refreshing. They're made with less than 10 simple ingredients and are dairy-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free. A healthy crowd-pleaser for all ages!
Servings: 6 Popsicles
Ingredients
Ice Cream Filling
- 1 cup raw cashews soaked for 2 hours or more {See Notes}
- 4 large (or 6 small) Medjool dates pitted and soaked with the cashews
- 1 cup plain dairy-free yogurt or organic Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Strawberry Coating
- 3 cups frozen or fresh strawberries chopped {See Notes}
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup to taste
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Ice Cream Filling: Cover the cashews and pitted dates with filtered water and let them soak for 2 hours or overnight. If short on time, you could cover them with boiling water for at least 15 minutes. Rinse, drain, and add them to a blender with the remaining ice cream ingredients and blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the mixture into silicone ice cream molds and insert the wooden popsicle sticks. Please note that due to the creamy texture of the filling, I do not recommend using regular popsicle molds as they might stick and be difficult to remove. Place flat in a freezer for about 4 hours to firm up.
- Strawberry Coating: Add the strawberries, coconut milk, maple syrup, and chia seeds to the blender (no need to rinse the blender). Blend until smooth and pour into a tall glass (to make dipping easier).
- Assemble: Once the popsicles are completely firm, remove each popsicle from the mold and dip it into the strawberry mixture. Place on a flat parchment paper-lined dish and return to the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Enjoy and store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost over the counter for 30 minutes before eating.
Notes
- While soaking the cashews and dates is recommended for a super smooth and non-grainy ice cream texture, you can skip it if using a high-powered blender like Vitamix.
- The recipe yields more strawberry mixture than needed for easier dipping. You could enjoy the remainder as a smoothie or pour it into popsicle molds and freeze for about 4 hours for healthy and delicious strawberry popsicles.