These Pumpkin Cheesecake Popsicles have a deliciously creamy and smooth texture. They’re adult and kid approved and the perfect little ice cream treat for your Thanksgiving dessert table!
Oh yes I did folks! I whipped us up a delicious pumpkiny ice cream treat for our Thanksgiving celebration!
I know, I know…it’s not really ice cream season. But for some people, ice cream season never ends! I happen to be one of those people. I’m hoping you are too!
I’ve been dying to share these popsicles for like evah!! Ever since I shared my 4th of July Berry Cheesecake Popsicles, I knew I’d have to share another creamy cheesecake popsicle. They were just too good! And since pumpkin cheesecake happens to be one of my favorite fall desserts, I decided why not change things up a bit for the holiday this year and turn this classic fall cheesecake into a novel adult AND kid friendly dessert?
It’s basically a piece of frozen pumpkin cheesecake on a stick. It doesn’t get any better in my book! They’re a total cinch to make too. You can use a popsicle mold if you have one, or you can just use some 8-9 oz. plastic or paper cups like I did. A mixture of cream cheese, pure pumpkin (I use Libby’s), some half and half and heavy cream, along with some pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon give these pops a creamy texture with a pop of pumpkin that’s to die for. And they’re topped off with a sweet little graham cracker crust. Sounds pretty good huh?!
I hope you enjoy these friends! Just don’t tell the kiddos ahead of time or they’ll skip straight to dessert! Please join me back at the BHK next week for a special celebration! It’s the BHK’s 2 year anniversary! Woot woot! Time sure does fly!! Have a wonderful weekend!
Ingredients
- Graham cracker crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 2 Tbsp. butter melted
- 2 8 oz. packages cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter with a fork until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium high speed, beat cream cheese until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Turn mixer to low speed and slowly add granulated sugar. Beat until smooth.
- Add pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla, half and half and heavy cream and beat until well blended.
- Divide the mixture evenly between eight 8 or 9 oz. cups filling 3/4 full. Top with 2 tablespoons of graham cracker crumbs pressing gently to even out.
- Cover and place cups in freezer for one hour. Remove from freezer and insert sticks into middle of each cup. Return to the freezer for an additional 5 hours or until totally frozen.
- To remove popsicles from cups just peel away paper if you've used paper cups. If you used plastic cups or a popsicle mold, run outside under warm water to slightly melt the pops to release the cup/mold.
These are the cutest things ever and I know the kids and adults at my Thanksgiving table would love them. Cheesecake is hubby’s favorite and I never make it for him. How is that possible? Love these girl! Have a great weekend Mary Ann.
Oh they’re sooo delicious Karen! I had so much fun shooting them and eating them right after! You have a wonderful weekend too! XO
Holy pumpkin cheesecake popsicle! Those look simply amazing Mary Ann. I would definitely like one of those right now with this ridiculous heat we’re experiencing.
I knew you’d like these Alida! I figured in some areas temps are rising this time of year, so a sweet ice cream treat would be the perfect thing! Hope you enjoy them if you try! Happy weekend!
Mary Ann, who needs a main dish if we can have your Jalapeño Bacon Cheese Balls and these delicious looking popsicles . I know I don’t!
I like the way you think Gerlinde! You’re my kind of girl! Happy weekend my friend! XO
I was ready to put my Popsicle mold away, when this recipe popped up in my email. Who does t love pumpkin and cheesecake! They look so yummy! My son and his family are all coming for Thanksgiving. This would be a delightful treat for the girls, and the adults for that matter! I’m definitely gonna make these!
Yay! You’ll love them Nancie! I had a tough time just eating one! Have a fabulous weekend!
I’m with you Mary Ann. Ice cream season never ends for me either. As a pumpkin and ice cream lover, these are win/win for me! A wonderful Thanksgiving treat!
Glad you’re on board Cathy! Ice cream is always a special treat any time of year! Happy weekend! XO
How perfect are these, Mary Ann?! Always a good time for ice cream for sure! Love the graham crumb base too :) Pinned, of course. So exciting that you’re coming up on your second anniversary! Congrats! Looking forward to what’s in store for next week. Have a lovely weekend :) xo
Thanks Dawn! I always have room for ice cream! I know! Two years! It’s flown by! Hope you have an awesome weekend too! XO
These are just brilliant and love this idea! So nice to have a cool treat :)
Thanks Jennifer! They’re so tasty! I can never resist ice cream! I’m my father’s daughter for sure! Happy weekend!
Okay! These are the cutest little popsicles I’ve ever seen! And because I seem to crave ice cream, probably too often these days (oh boy!)! This recipe will be a popular one!
So glad you like them Annie! I hope you give them a go! They’re so delicious!
My pumpkin pie obsessed hubs would die over these! I have popsicle molds but I always prefer the look of them down in Dixie cups like this, so cute :)
Thanks Gina! Hope your hubby enjoys them! My husband Tom gave them the thumbs up!! Happy weekend!
This is probably my favorite photo. Ever. Seriously so cute!!!!
Awww, thanks Jennifer!
These are such a fun idea for Thanksgiving, Mary Ann – I could see kids and adults just loving these. Looking forward to next week – yay for you and your two year anniversary – can wait to see what treat you whip up!
They really are fun Geraldine! And delicious too! Two years has flown by!!
So fun!! I bet these are perfect sweet treat for holiday guest since they are kind of grab and go! :)
Yes! Fun for kids and adults! Happy weekend Tieghan!!
I am definitely an ice cream-popsicle ALL year type of person, Mary Ann! And these are not only adorable, but they look amazingly delicious!! I mean pumpkin cheesecake in frozen form on a stick?! WITH a fun graham cracker crust?! SWOON!! These would be SO perfect for Thanksgiving, but really who wants to wait that long? ;) I need a few right NOW! Pinned! Cheers!
Go for it Chey!! I loved making these AND eating them! So did Tom! Have an awesome weekend! XO
Such a fun thanksgiving dessert idea, especially for my boys!
YES!! The boys will love them Matt!
Firstly, happy 2yr anniversary in advance. Can’t wait to see what you have in store next week! These look great, I love pumpkin cheesecake. Sadly I’m alone in that in my household, so popsicles feel like the type of thing I might be able to make in bulk and eat them as I like! Good idea.
Thanks so much Matt! I’ll give you a hint…it’s perfect for a fall Thirsty Thursday! Cheers to a fabulous weekend!
I love this idea, Mary Ann and yes to ice cream all year!! :) Such a fun change to traditional pie! Have a great weekend!
It’s totally a year round favorite at our house Jessica! You have a wonderful weekend too!
Too cute! Such a great, creative dessert that everyone would love! I don’t know how you’ve waited this long to share! ;) Love them, Mary Ann! Happy weekend!
Thanks Tessa! Happy weekend to you too!
I love these pops, you had me at cheesecake on a stick! :)
Yay! You’ll love these Laura! Such a sweet little fall treat!
This sounds so delicious and looks so cute! And really…..is there ever a time that ice cream isn’t okay? It’s a year long must in our house! :)
Glad you’re in Kathy! They’re so delicious!
Oh, it is ALWAYS ice cream season – and love the way you have served these in a bowl (the Thanksgiving tablecloth thanks you!) Pinning!
Hope you enjoy them if you give them a go Kate!
It’s always ice cream season!! These pops look amazing and so perfect for Thanksgiving :)
Yay! Thanks Megan!
Oh yes you did. These are beauties! Frozen cheesecake on a stick, do you deliver?
Thanks so much Kevin! Hope you’re having a great week!