Description
Easter Egg Cheesecake is the ultimate festive dessert that combines a rich, creamy cheesecake with colorful chocolate surprises nestled throughout. Encased in a buttery graham cracker crust, this showstopper will dazzle your guests and create lasting memories at any gathering. Perfect for Easter brunch or family celebrations, each slice promises a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will have everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat recommended)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup assorted chocolate eggs, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and sour cream gradually until well combined.
- Mix in vanilla extract and gently fold in chopped chocolate eggs.
- Pour filling over the crust; bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off oven, crack door open, and let cool for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg