Cheesecake Filled Easter Egg Recipe

Ingredients

This recipe makes 12 filled Easter eggs. You will need the following ingredients:

2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup of melted butter
2 tablespoons of sugar
2 8-ounce packages of cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup of sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon of almond extract
12 hollowed-out Easter eggs
1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon of shortening or butter

Instructions

To make the crust, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Mix until combined. Press the crust into the bottom of each hollowed-out Easter egg. Bake for 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.

To make the cheesecake filling, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1/2 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix until combined. Spoon the filling into each Easter egg.

Bake the filled eggs for 25 minutes. Let cool completely before removing from the shells.

To make the chocolate topping, melt the chocolate chips and shortening in a double boiler. Drizzle the chocolate over the eggs. Let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

This recipe makes 12 cheesecake filled Easter eggs. Each egg contains approximately 140 calories, 8 grams of fat, and 10 grams of sugar.

These eggs are a delicious and festive treat for Easter. The creamy cheesecake filling pairs perfectly with the crunchy graham cracker crust and the decadent chocolate topping. Enjoy!