Chocolate, Cheese, and Popsicles? The Czech Treat You Didn’t Know You Needed

The Chocolate & Cheese Popsicle That’s Redefining Frozen Treats

When you think of a popsicle, what comes to mind? Probably something bright, fruity, and sugar-packed—maybe cherry red or neon green—melting faster than you can eat it on a hot summer day. For most of us, frozen treats on a stick are nostalgic and sweet, with flavors more often referred to by color than ingredients. But in the Czech Republic, the popsicle game is entirely different—and honestly, it might be better.

Instead of fruit, the country’s favorite frozen treat is filled with cheese.

But before your tastebuds get confused, let’s clarify: this isn’t cheddar or gouda on a stick. It’s quark (locally known as tvaroh), a creamy Central European cheese that’s more like Greek yogurt or farmer’s cheese than anything on your charcuterie board. In the Czech Republic, this cheesy delight is the star of Míša, the go-to brand for frozen popsicles that have dominated freezer aisles since 1962.

Wrapped in unmistakable green packaging, the Míša bar is a Czech summer icon. The inside is dense yet airy, made from sweetened quark with just a splash of cream for richness. The outside is coated in a delicate shell of chocolate. It's not exactly sweet, not quite tangy—more like a perfectly chilled middle ground between dessert and dairy, with just the right amount of richness to keep you coming back for another bite.

For Czechs, the Míša bar isn’t just dessert—it’s a cultural staple. While we’re out here chasing the latest TikTok-famous “healthy” pops or freezer-section fruit blends with unpronounceable ingredients, Czechs have stayed loyal to a treat that’s deceptively simple and quietly brilliant. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most unexpected ingredients—like cheese—can make the best desserts.

Cheese and ice cream aren’t such strange bedfellows when you think about it. They're both made from cream. Frozen yogurt already walks that blurred line. Quark just takes it one creamy step further, giving you all the satisfaction of ice cream with a little extra protein and a richer texture. Plus, there’s no complicated churning or egg tempering. If you can find quark (often sold as farmer’s cheese at specialty grocers or online), you’re halfway to making your own Míša-style pops at home.

Unfortunately, spotting a Míša bar outside of Central Europe is about as rare as finding real gelato at a gas station. But in the age of global taste trends and DIY foodie hacks, don’t be surprised if these cheesy pops start trending next. Because in a world full of sugar bombs and rainbow swirl everything, a simple chocolate-dipped cheese popsicle just might be the frozen treat we didn’t know we needed.

TL;DR: Forget fruit. This summer, go Czech and put cheese on a stick. Your tastebuds will thank you.