Description
Classic Funfetti Cheesecake brings pure joy to dessert tables with its playful sprinkle-studded layers. Creamy cheesecake and colorful confetti create a festive celebration you’ll want to savor slice by slice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 (8 ounces) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Decoration and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a springform pan and create a buttery graham cracker foundation at 325F (160C), ensuring an even, compact base.
- Whip cream cheese mixture until velvety smooth, incorporating sugar and vanilla with precision.
- Gently introduce eggs individually, blending thoroughly after each incorporation to maintain a silky texture.
- Fold sour cream into the batter, creating a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Delicately sprinkle colorful confetti-like sprinkles throughout the mixture, distributing evenly without overmixing.
- Carefully transfer the vibrant batter onto the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading uniformly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for a set center with a subtle wobble indicating perfect custard-like consistency.
- Switch off the oven, allowing the cheesecake to rest inside for one hour, promoting gradual cooling and preventing surface cracks.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, enabling complete chilling and flavor melding before serving.
Notes
- Prevent cracking by beating cream cheese at room temperature and avoiding overmixing the batter to keep it smooth and creamy.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant sprinkles that won’t bleed into the cheesecake mixture, maintaining a clean, colorful appearance.
- Allow extra cooling time in the oven to prevent sudden temperature changes that can cause surface cracks and ensure a silky texture.
- Customize the recipe by using gluten-free graham crackers for a celiac-friendly version or swap traditional sprinkles with natural, dye-free alternatives for a healthier treat.
- Prep Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 378
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 238 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg