Description
Delightful funfetti cheesecake brings childhood nostalgia to dessert tables with colorful sprinkle-studded layers. Creamy cheesecake and playful rainbow confetti create a festive treat you’ll adore from first sweet bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing the surface and preheat the oven to 325F (160C), ensuring even heat distribution.
- Create a crumbly foundation by combining graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, firmly pressing the mixture into the pan’s base to form a cohesive crust.
- Whip softened cream cheese and sugar in a large mixing bowl until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency, gradually incorporating eggs one at a time for smooth integration.
- Enhance the mixture by stirring in vanilla extract and sour cream, blending thoroughly to create a rich, creamy texture.
- Delicately fold rainbow sprinkles into the cheesecake batter, using gentle motions to prevent color bleeding and maintain the vibrant appearance.
- Transfer the prepared filling onto the prepared crust, carefully smoothing the surface to create an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, monitoring until the center sets with a subtle jiggle, indicating perfect doneness.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or ideally overnight to achieve optimal texture.
- Before serving, garnish with a generous layer of whipped cream and an additional sprinkle of colorful rainbow sprinkles for a festive presentation.
Notes
- Prevent cracking by avoiding overmixing and using room temperature ingredients, which help create a smooth, uniform texture.
- Wrap the springform pan in aluminum foil before baking to protect the crust from burning and ensure even heat distribution.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground nuts to maintain the crust’s crunchiness.
- Add sprinkles just before baking to maintain their vibrant colors and prevent bleeding throughout the cheesecake, keeping the dessert visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 362
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg