TOFFEE CHEESECAKE POPS

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Goodbye, sticky fingers! Everyone adores food on a stick, and these cute pops combine that novelty with the fabulous flavors of cheesecake and toffee. -Lauralee Englehart, Fredericton, New Brunswick

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h35m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 packages (8 ounces each) brickle toffee bits, divided
80 lollipop sticks (4 inches long)
1-3/4 pounds dark chocolate candy coating, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Coat bottom and sides of a 9-in. springform pan with cooking spray., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla until blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Fold in one package of toffee bits. Pour into prepared pan; place on a baking sheet. Bake 40-45 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., Shape cheesecake mixture into eighty 1-in. balls (about 1 tablespoon each); insert a lollipop stick in each. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Freeze 1 hour or until firm., Place remaining bag of toffee bits in a small bowl. Dip pops in melted candy coating; allow excess to drip off. Dip tops in toffee bits. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; let stand until set. Store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.