Description
Mini Egg Cheesecake is a creamy, delightful dessert that combines a classic cheesecake base with mini chocolate eggs for a fun, festive twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup Mini Chocolate Eggs, chopped (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until it resembles wet sand. Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Press 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each liner and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Fold in sour cream and chopped mini chocolate eggs.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling into each crust, filling to three-quarters full. Tap the muffin tin to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave cheesecakes inside for 10 minutes to cool gradually.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to firm up.
- Serve chilled. Optionally top with whipped cream, extra chopped mini eggs, or drizzle with chocolate sauce.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to achieve a smooth batter.
- Avoid overmixing the filling after adding the eggs to prevent air bubbles and cracking.
- Refrigerate the cheesecakes for at least 4 hours to allow the texture to set properly.
- If using a water bath, place the muffin tin in a larger pan with water to prevent cracking during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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