Description
Indulgent Easter Egg Cheesecake brings spring’s sweetest memories to life with its creamy layers and chocolate charm. Chocolate lovers will savor each rich, decadent bite of this festive dessert that promises pure celebration on a plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Flavoring and Coloring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted
Decorative Ingredient:
- Food coloring (pastel colors like pink, yellow, blue, or purple)
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate egg vessels by delicately slicing them in half using a knife warmed under hot water. Gently wipe the blade dry and slice along the natural seam. Position the halves securely in a muffin tin or tray to maintain stability.
- Create the creamy filling by vigorously beating cream cheese with powdered sugar until achieving a silky-smooth consistency. Incorporate vanilla extract and melted white chocolate, blending thoroughly.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft, billowy peaks emerge. Tenderly fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring a light, airy texture.
- For a playful touch, separate the filling into smaller bowls and introduce pastel food coloring, creating a soft, festive palette.
- Carefully fill each chocolate egg half with the prepared cheesecake mixture, using a spoon or piping bag. Smooth the surface with a spatula for a polished appearance.
- Embellish the filled eggs with miniature chocolate eggs, colorful sprinkles, crumbled cookies, or a dollop of additional whipped cream for visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the decorated eggs for a minimum of 2 hours at 40°F, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld perfectly.
Notes
- Use a sharp, warm knife for clean cuts through chocolate eggs, preventing cracking and ensuring smooth edges.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a silky, lump-free mixture that blends seamlessly.
- Fold whipped cream gently into the cheesecake mixture to maintain its light, airy texture and avoid deflating the volume.
- Try pastel food coloring for a playful, spring-inspired presentation that delights both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 213 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 102 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 61 mg