Description
Indulge in a delightful Easter Egg Cheesecake, a no-bake treat featuring hollow chocolate egg halves filled with a buttery cookie base and a rich, creamy cheesecake filling. Topped with festive decorations, this fun and eye-catching dessert is perfect for Easter celebrations!
Ingredients
Chocolate Shell:
- 2 hollow chocolate Easter eggs (approx. 3.5 oz / 100 g each)
Cookie Base:
- 6 graham crackers (or digestive biscuits)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings (Optional):
- Mini chocolate eggs
- Chocolate drizzle
- Cookie crumbs
- Edible flowers
- Easter-themed candies
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chocolate Shells
- Unwrap the chocolate Easter eggs.
- Warm a sharp knife by dipping it in hot water, then dry it.
- Carefully cut along the seam of each egg to split it into two halves. Handle gently to prevent breaking.
2. Make the Cookie Base
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs.
- Mix with melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Spoon the mixture into each chocolate egg half and press gently to form an even base.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to set.
3. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
4. Assemble the Cheesecakes
- Fill each chocolate egg shell with the cheesecake mixture. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Decorate with mini chocolate eggs, melted chocolate drizzle, or edible flowers.
5. Chill and Serve
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the cheesecake to set.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- Flavor Infusion: Add lemon zest or fruit purees to the cheesecake filling.
- Chocolate Variants: Use white or dark chocolate eggs instead of milk chocolate.
- Cookie Base Alternatives: Swap graham crackers with Oreo cookies or ginger snaps.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chilling Time: 2 hours:
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American, Easter Special