Strawberry and Yogurt-Cream Popsicle

It's summer time.

And that's means Popsicle time!
And all things sweet, tart, and cold.

So, here is a simple take on Strawberry Cheesecake on a stick. You get the sweet, soft, and creamy flavors of a strawberry cheesecake without the extra calories and effort.

Ingredients (makes 6 popsicles):

1. 1.5 cups sliced strawberries
2. 1/2 tablespoon of water
3. 1.5 tablespoons + 2 tablespoons sugar
4. 1/2 cup whipping cream (really cold, right out of the fridge)
5. 1/4 cup thick yogurt
6. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7. 1 teaspoon powdered ginger

Preparation:

1. Combine the water. 1.5 tablespoons sugar, and strawberries in a medium saucepan and heat on medium flame for about 10 minutes, until the strawberries are bubbly and soft. Stir occasionally and gently break down the strawberries so that they form into a nice compote. 
2. Set the strawberry compote aside and let it cool completely.
3. Whip the cold cream, vanilla extract and  2 tablespoons sugar on high speed (if you own a hand mixer or stand mixer) until the cream forms stiff peaks. 
1. Start whipping the cream and after a minute or so add the sugar and continue whipping.
2. When the cream forms soft peaks (if you stick a spatula in the cream and lift it, the cream should bend into a soft spike), add the vanilla extract and continue whipping until it forms stiff peaks (if you stick a spatula in the cream and lift it, the cream should stand on end as a firm spike)
4. Whisk the powdered ginger to the yogurt. Then, fold in the yogurt into the cream. Be gentle as you fold the yogurt in the whipped cream.
5. Ready to fill the popsicle molds! We are going to layer the mold with strawberry compote and yogurt cream.
1. Spoon in some strawberry compote into the popsicle mold.
2. Next goes the cream. To ensure that the cream is evenly layered on top of the strawberries without any gaps or air bubbles, transfer the whipped cream and yogurt into a plastic ziplock bag. Twist the bag to make a cone, cut the tip and evenly pipe the cream on top of the strawberry layer. 
3. If you would like, spoon in some more strawberry compote as a third layer. 
4. Build as many layers as you want.
6. When done, freeze the molds for at least 4 hours until everything is set. Gently remove the Popsicles from the mold by placing them in lukewarm water for a minute or two.

Enjoy the popsicles!

These popsicles aren't too sweet. So, adjust sugar and other flavoring according to taste.