Description
Easter Egg Cheesecake is a whimsical and delicious dessert that beautifully blends creamy cheesecake with vibrant candy eggs, creating a festive centerpiece for your spring celebrations. With its buttery graham cracker crust and rich filling, each slice evokes the joy of childhood Easter egg hunts. This easy-to-make cheesecake is perfect for gatherings, bringing smiles to both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup assorted candy eggs (chocolate or jelly beans)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan; bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and sour cream. Mix in vanilla and then eggs one at a time.
- Pour filling over the crust; bake for 55-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for one hour, refrigerate for at least four hours, then top with candy eggs before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg