Playboy Club model Maddie Peveril is a beauty from Nova Scotia’s magical shores. Still, this brunette bombshell is more than just good looking. As a talented baker, Maddie is here to spread holiday cheer via her cheesecake pops!

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Not sure about you, but I’m a sucker for anything cheesecake. To lessen the indulgence guilt for all of us, Maddie crafts a creamy batch of cake pops of the perfect size.

Sweet as she is, Ms. Peveril expressed nothing but gratitude when asked to be a part of Playboy’s Holiday Recipe Series. “Thank you so much for letting me show one of my favorite holiday treats to everyone!” Maddie gleefully exclaimed.

To create the cheesecake pops:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of cream cheese 
•  Candy melts or chocolate for coating
•   Lollipop sticks
•   Red and green sprinkles 
•   2⅖ cups all-purpose flour
•   4 TSP baking powder 
•   1⅔ granulated sugar 
•   2 TBL vanilla extract 
•   1 TSP salt 
•   1½ cups milk – room temp
•   ¾ unsalted butter – room temp
•   2 eggs – room temp

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325 F
2. Prep your pans to your liking. You can use cooking spray, parchment paper, or grease your pan with butter then dust it with flour. I personally just put a few drops of light olive oil in my pans and spread it around with a basting brush. 
3. Mix dry ingredients first (flour, baking powder, sugar, salt).
4. Slice your softened, room-temp butter into pieces. Mix everything until crumbly. 
5. Gradually add in your wet ingredients (eggs, milk, vanilla extract) while mixing the batter. It’s important to mix the batter until just combined, being careful not to over mix.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.6.
7. Bake at 325°F for 37-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. 
8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire cooling rack for additional cooling.
9. Crumble & mix. Crumble the cooled cake and mix with cream cheese until moist and moldable.
10. Shape & chill. Form small balls, place on a baking sheet, put the sticks in, and chill for 1-2 hours until firm.
11. Melt chocolate. Melt candy melts or chocolate on stove or microwave as directed on package.
12. Dip & Decorate. Insert lollipop sticks, dip cake balls in melted chocolate, and decorate.
13. Chill & Enjoy. Allow cake pops to chill for half an hour or so, then indulge in these delightful treats!

Keep in mind, Maddie’s cheesecake pops recipe allows for you to add your own spin! Simply add any of your favorite toppings and flavorings and they’ll be sure to complement this dessert with *chef’s kiss* harmony.

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