CHERRY PISTACHIO FUDGE POPS

Cherry Pistachio Fudge Pops image

Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 24 pops

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pistachio flavoring or extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon (4 drops) green food coloring
2 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
Nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. With the mixer on low, slowly add the confectioners' sugar until well incorporated. Add the pistachio flavoring, vanilla and food coloring and mix well.
Microwave the white chocolate together with the shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture and mix well. Add the pistachios and dried cherries and mix well.
Spray 24 ice pop molds or an 8-inch square pan and pour in the fudge. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, then unmold and enjoy.