Easy Cheesecake-Stuffed Cake Pops (Print version)

Creamy cheesecake filling tucked inside moist cake pops, dipped in chocolate, and finished with sprinkles for an easy party dessert.

# Ingredients:

For the cheesecake center

01 - 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
02 - 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar
03 - 1/4 cup (60 g) sour cream
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of fine salt

For the cake shell

06 - 1 box (15.25 oz or 432 g) cake mix, any flavor
07 - Eggs, oil, and water called for on the cake mix box
08 - 3/4 to 1 cup (180 to 240 g) prepared frosting

For coating

09 - 12 oz (340 g) chocolate candy melts or melting chocolate
10 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening, optional for thinning
11 - 24 lollipop sticks
12 - 1/4 cup sprinkles, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Chill for at least 30 minutes, or scoop small 1/2-teaspoon portions onto parchment and freeze for 15-20 minutes.
02 - Prepare and bake the cake mix according to the package directions. Let the cake cool completely before crumbling, about 1 hour at room temperature.
03 - Crumble the cooled cake finely into a large bowl. Mix in 3/4 cup frosting first, then add more only if needed, until the crumbs press together like soft dough.
04 - Flatten about 1 tablespoon of cake mixture in your palm. Add a small chilled dollop of cheesecake filling, wrap the cake mixture around it, and roll gently into a ball.
05 - Melt a small amount of coating. Dip the tip of each lollipop stick into the coating, insert it halfway into a cake ball, and chill the pops for 30 minutes until firm.
06 - Melt the remaining coating until smooth, thinning with coconut oil if needed. Dip each chilled pop, tap off excess coating, add sprinkles right away, and stand upright until set.
07 - Refrigerate the finished cake pops for at least 20 minutes before serving so the cheesecake center is cold and the coating is firm.

# Good to know:

01 - Makes about 24 cake pops, depending on size.
02 - Plan for extra chilling time beyond the listed prep and cook time.
03 - Serve chilled for the best texture.

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