Easter Cheesecake
This Easter Cheesecake is creamy, smooth and lightly tangy with a buttery graham cracker crust and soft pastel swirls in every slice.
Servings: 8
Calories: 565kcal
Equipment
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Hand Mixer
- 9” Pie Plate
Ingredients
CRUST:
- 12 graham cracker sheets crushed (1 ½ cups)
- 1 stick butter melted
- 50 grams granulated white sugar about ¼ cup
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
FILLING:
- 1 ½ 8- ounce bricks cream cheese softened
- 20 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- food coloring optional
Instructions
- Combine graham crackers crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar and salt in a bowl and mix well. It should be lightly damp but not wet.
- Place the crumb mixture into a 9” pie plate. Using a flat measuring cup to firmly press them evenly to the bottom and sides of the pan (note: you can lightly coat with non-stick spray prior to).
- Refrigerate for at least an hour before filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer, for about 2 minutes, until fluffy.
- Then add sweetened condensed milk and beat until smooth (about 1-2 minutes).
- Slowly pour in lemon juice and beat until the mixture holds a little structure (about 3-4 minutes). Incorporate vanilla until combined.
- Add ¾ cup of cream cheese mixture into 4 small bowls and add a few drops of food color to get desired color.
- Transfer dollops of cheesecake filling alternating color and white randomly within the crust until full and level. With a knife swirl around to get desired effect.
- Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Notes
- Add Lemon Juice Slowly: This helps the filling thicken evenly.
- Room Temperature Cream Cheese: Using softened cream cheese ensures the filling blends smoothly without lumps.
- Chill the Crust: Letting the crust set before filling helps it hold together when slicing.
- Gentle Swirling: Use a knife lightly so the colors stay distinct.
- Plan Ahead: A full overnight chill gives the best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 995IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 1mg
