Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of this Chocolate Easter Egg Cheesecake. With layers of velvety cream cheese and surprising bursts of chocolate from Easter eggs, this dessert is the ultimate treat for any celebration or cozy afternoon. Easy to make and visually stunning, it promises to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 8 oz chocolate Easter eggs, chopped
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in melted chocolate, cocoa powder, and vanilla until combined.
- Pour filling into the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in center.
- Cool gradually in the oven with the door ajar, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg