Description
Easter Egg Cheesecake is a festive and creamy dessert that perfectly captures the joy of spring celebrations. This delightful cheesecake features a rich cream cheese filling set atop a crunchy graham cracker crust, adorned with colorful chocolate eggs for a vibrant touch. Whether you’re hosting an Easter gathering or simply indulging your sweet tooth, this cheesecake will create lasting memories around the table.
Ingredients
- Crushed Graham Crackers
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Cream Cheese
- Sour Cream
- Vanilla Extract
- Eggs
- Easter Chocolate Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press into a greased springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and remaining sugar; mix until creamy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time on low speed, ensuring each is fully blended.
- Fold in half of the chocolate eggs, reserving some for decoration.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Allow cooling at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours. Top with remaining chocolate eggs before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg