Easter Egg Cheesecake Recipe Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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Easter Egg Cheesecake Recipe with Philadelphia Cream Cheese
Easter egg cheesecake is an easy-to-make and delicious dessert that everyone in your family, from your youngest to your oldest, will love. It’s perfect for Easter, but you can also make it for other holidays like Christmas and Mother’s Day. The creamy, velvety texture of Philadelphia Cream Cream Cheese makes this cheesecake extra special. It’s sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 9 inch graham cracker crust
• 1 cup chopped Easter egg-shaped chocolate candies
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until creamy.
3. Beat in eggs and vanilla until blended. Stir in candies.
4. Pour mixture into crust. Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool.
5. In a small bowl, beat cream, confectioners’ sugar and almond extract until stiff peaks form. Spread over cooled cheesecake.
6. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Serving Size = 1 slice
Calories = 435
Fat = 27g
Saturated Fat = 15g
Cholesterol = 78mg
Sodium = 285mg
Carbohydrates = 43g
Fiber = 1g
Sugars = 29g
Protein = 5g
Tips
• For best results, use Philadelphia Cream Cheese that is at room temperature.
• Use any variety of Easter egg-shaped candy you like.
• To make clean slices, warm a knife in hot water before slicing.
• To make a chocolate version, use a chocolate graham cracker crust and add ⅓ cup cocoa powder to the cream cheese mixture.
• If you’re feeling adventurous, you can add different flavors to the cream cheese mixture like orange or lemon extract, or even liqueur.
• The cheesecake must be refrigerated for at least 4 hours before serving.
Easter egg cheesecake is a great way to celebrate the holiday with your family. It’s a simple, delicious dessert that everyone will love. The creamy, velvety texture of Philadelphia Cream Cheese makes this cheesecake extra special. It’s sure to be a hit at any gathering. Try this Easter Egg Cheesecake recipe with Philadelphia Cream Cheese today and enjoy the holiday with your loved ones.