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Easter Egg Cheesecake

A delightful and festive cheesecake decorated with colorful Easter eggs, perfect for spring celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream for decoration
  • 1 cup chocolate eggs for decoration
  • 1 cup colored candy eggs for decoration

Method
 

Prepare the crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
Make the filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Finally, add the heavy cream and mix until smooth.
Bake the cheesecake
  1. Pour the filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
  2. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
Chill and decorate
  1. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight. Before serving, top with whipped cream and decorate with chocolate and colored candy eggs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth filling. Decorate with your favorite Easter candies for a festive touch.

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