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Easter Egg Cheesecake

A delightful Easter Egg Cheesecake with a creamy filling and crunchy graham cracker crust, beautifully decorated with mini chocolate eggs for the perfect festive dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Easter
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Graham Crust

  • 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs Store-bought or crushed from whole crackers
  • 1/2 cup Melted butter Unsalted
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Optional for added sweetness
  • 1 pinch Salt

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 oz Cream cheese Room temperature to prevent lumps
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest Optional for flavor enhancement

For Decoration

  • 1 cup Mini chocolate eggs For garnishing
  • 1/2 cup Sprinkles Optional for color
  • 1 cup Whipped cream Optional for piping around the edges

Instructions
 

Making the Graham Crust

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt.
  • Pour in melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles damp sand.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes until set and fragrant.
  • Let it cool while preparing the filling.

Preparing the Cheesecake Filling

  • In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • Add sour cream and vanilla, mixing until incorporated.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently to avoid incorporating too much air.
  • If desired, add lemon zest and mix well.
  • Tap the bowl gently on the counter to remove air bubbles.

Baking the Cheesecake

  • Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the surface.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle, about 50-60 minutes.
  • Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and allow the cheesecake to cool slowly.
  • Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Decorating the Cheesecake

  • Decorate with mini chocolate eggs and sprinkles just before serving.
  • If desired, pipe whipped cream around the edge of the cheesecake.
  • Keep chilled until it's time to serve.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for the creamiest filling and avoid overmixing. Chill properly before serving for clean slices.
Keyword Cheesecake, Cream Cheese, Easter dessert, Easter Egg Cheesecake, Holiday Dessert