Description
This charming Easter Egg Cheesecake is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring a creamy cheesecake filling nestled inside a hollow chocolate Easter egg. With a graham cracker crust base, whipped cream-enhanced filling, and optional mini chocolate eggs folded in, it offers festive flavors and a fun presentation perfect for spring celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- ½ cup graham cracker crumbs or crushed digestive biscuits
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup mini chocolate eggs or chopped chocolate (optional)
Decoration
- 1 large hollow chocolate Easter egg, halved
- Whipped cream
- Mini eggs, crushed or whole
- Drizzle of melted chocolate
- Fresh berries
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Egg: Carefully cut the hollow chocolate Easter egg in half using a warm knife to ensure clean cuts. Place the halves on a tray or in small bowls to keep them stable during preparation.
- Make the Cheesecake Base: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Press a thin, even layer of this mixture into the bottom of each chocolate egg half to form a firm crust base.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture to create a light, fluffy filling.
- Add Chocolate (Optional): Stir in the mini chocolate eggs or chopped chocolate if using, to add texture and extra flavor to the filling.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling into each prepared chocolate egg half, smoothing the tops evenly. Refrigerate the assembled eggs for at least 1 hour to set.
- Decorate and Serve: Once chilled and set, garnish the cheesecake-filled eggs with whipped cream, mini eggs (either crushed or whole), a drizzle of melted chocolate, and fresh berries. Serve chilled and enjoy this festive treat.
Notes
- Use a warm knife to get clean, neat cuts for the chocolate egg halves.
- Allow the cheesecake to chill thoroughly to ensure firmness before serving.
- The mini chocolate eggs folded into the filling are optional but add delightful texture.
- Whipped cream decoration enhances creaminess and presentation.
- This dessert is best served chilled to maintain the structure and flavor.
- For a firmer crust, you can add a tablespoon of sugar to the graham cracker crumbs.
