Description
Indulge in the velvety smoothness of this Easter Egg Cheesecake, where each bite reveals a luscious creaminess balanced by the subtle sweetness of chocolate and a hint of vanilla. The rich, buttery crust provides a delightful crunch, making it a perfect treat for your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped chocolate Easter eggs (e.g., Cadbury Crème Eggs)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well mixed. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in sour cream and heavy cream until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped chocolate Easter eggs gently.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
- This cheesecake can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers for the crust.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of the cheesecake)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30 grams
- Sodium: 350 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 18 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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