CHEESECAKE POPS

Taste of Home Cheesecake Pops

3 pkgs. 8oz cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 eggs beaten

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

45 regular  lollipop sticks

3 packages (10 to 12 oz each) vanilla or white chips

3 tbsp shortening

Toppings: grated chocolate, coconut, colored sugar, nuts, melted vanilla chips.. ect…

line bottom of 9 inch spring form pan with parchment paper, coat paper and sides of pan with cooking spray. In large bowl beat cream cheese and sugar until well blended. Add eggs beat on low speed just until blended. Pour into prepared pan.

Place on baking sheet  bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or till center is almost set. Cool on wire rack  for 10 min.  Carefully run knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool 1 hr longer Cover and freeze overnight.

Remove from the freezer and let stand firm for 30 minutes. Place cracker crumbs in shallow bowl. Working quickly scoop out 1 inch balls of cheesecake . Roll each in cracker crumbs and insert a lollipop stick. Place on waxed paper lined baking sheets. Freeze 1 hour or till firm.

In a microwave melt vanilla chips and shortening . stir till smooth. Place toppings in shallow bowls, dip cheesecake pops in vanilla chip mixture and allow excess to drop off roll in toppings.  Place on waxed paper let stand till set .. store in refrigerator.