Description
Easter Egg Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that brings the joy of spring to your table. This creamy cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust and is studded with colorful Easter candies, making it a festive centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. With its rich texture and vibrant flavors, this cheesecake is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, it’s a sweet treat that will leave lasting memories at any Easter celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup Easter candies (like Mini Eggs), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth. Gradually add remaining sugar while mixing.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla until well combined.
- Fold in chopped Easter candies gently.
- Pour filling over baked crust and smooth the top. Bake for about 60 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg