Limoncello Mascarpone Cake Pops
These delightful Limoncello Mascarpone Cake Pops combine the rich, creamy taste of mascarpone with the zesty brightness of Limoncello. Coated in a sweet white chocolate shell, they make the perfect bite-sized treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (if using pre-baked cake)
- Total Time: 1 hour (including chilling time)
- Yield: 20-24 cake pops
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 1 vanilla or lemon cake (homemade or store-bought)
– 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
– 3 tablespoons Limoncello liqueur
– 1 teaspoon lemon zest
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups white chocolate or candy melts, melted
– 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (for smooth coating)
– Lollipop sticks
– Yellow sprinkles or lemon zest (for decoration, optional)
Instructions
1. Bake and cool the cake completely if making it from scratch.
2. Crumble the cake into fine crumbs in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add mascarpone cheese, Limoncello, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and the texture is like dough.
4. Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Insert a lollipop stick into each cake ball and freeze for 20-30 minutes until firm.
6. Melt the white chocolate with coconut oil or shortening in a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth.
7. Dip each cake pop into the melted white chocolate, ensuring an even coating.
8. Gently tap off excess chocolate and place the cake pops upright in a foam block or on parchment paper to set.
9. Decorate with yellow sprinkles or additional lemon zest before the chocolate hardens.
10. Let them set completely before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
– If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, substitute Limoncello with lemon juice and a bit of honey.
– Store cake pops in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
– For a smooth dipping experience, make sure the cake pops are very cold before coating them in chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake pop
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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