Description
Indulgent Easter Egg Cheesecake delights with creamy layers of chocolate and smooth cream cheese, nestled in a graham cracker crust. Sweet chocolate eggs crown this festive dessert, promising pure bliss with each heavenly bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 packages (8 ounces/226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
Chocolate Components:
- 6 large hollow chocolate Easter eggs (Cadbury or similar)
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) mini chocolate eggs
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) chocolate cookie crumbs
Stabilizing and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Whipped cream (optional for garnish)
- Sprinkles (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare chocolate eggs by carefully slicing them in half using a knife heated under hot water. Gently wipe the knife dry and cut along the seam to create two precise halves. Arrange the egg shells in a muffin tin or tray to maintain stability.
- Create the cheesecake filling by blending cream cheese and powdered sugar until achieving a silky consistency. Incorporate vanilla extract and melted white chocolate, mixing thoroughly. In a separate vessel, whip heavy cream until soft peaks develop. Delicately fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring a light and airy texture. Optional: Divide the filling and introduce pastel food coloring for visual appeal.
- Carefully fill each chocolate egg half with the prepared cheesecake mixture, using a spoon or piping bag for precision. Smooth the surface of the filling to create an even appearance.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing with miniature chocolate eggs, colorful sprinkles, crushed cookies, or dollops of additional whipped cream. Refrigerate the decorated eggs for a minimum of 2 hours, allowing the filling to completely set and firm up.
Notes
- Slice chocolate eggs carefully with a warm knife to prevent cracking and ensure clean, smooth edges for a professional presentation.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to achieve a smoother, lump-free filling that blends easily and creates a silky texture.
- Fold whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture to maintain airiness and prevent deflating the delicate volume.
- Experiment with different chocolate egg varieties like milk, dark, or white chocolate to customize flavors and create unique dessert experiences.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg