Cadbury Mini Egg Cheesecake

Get ready for a hoppy Easter with our decadent Cadbury Mini Egg Cheesecake! Creamy and rich, this dessert is a perfect blend of smooth cheesecake and crunchy chocolate mini eggs, creating a delightful taste explosion in every bite.

Looking for the perfect dessert to add to your Easter holiday menu? Check out this simple and delicious cheesecake recipe using the rich and deliciously crunchy chocolate Cadbury mini eggs.

Why This Recipe Works:

Creamy & Dreamy: The smooth texture of the cheesecake along with crunchy bits of mini chocolate eggs make this Cadbury mini egg cheesecake creamy and dreamy! This is the perfect festive dessert for Easter that is certain to be a crowd-pleaser!

Made with Simple Ingredients: My cheesecake recipe is used to making simple, easy-to-find ingredients for your ease. You can make a plain cheesecake without Cadbury eggs all year round and top it off with fruit and whipped cream! For Easter though, the Cadbury mini eggs provide a lovely flavor and texture and are oh-so adorable!

Festive: This is a fun, colorful, and festive way to enjoy the Easter holiday if you’re looking to make a crowd-pleasing dessert. Want more Easter dessert recipes? Try this oreo easter egg recipe as well!

Supplies Needed:

• Springform Pan
• Mixing Bowl
• Stand Mixer

What Are Cadbury Mini Eggs?

Cadbury mini eggs are chocolate candies that are sold around the time of Easter. They have a crunchy, sugary outer layer with solid chocolate in the middle. Think extra large M&Ms! Since you can only get these mini eggs around Easter time, stock up and freeze them so you can have Cadbury mini egg cheesecake at any time of the year.

Cheesecake Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• Graham Cracker Crumbs: You can buy graham cracker crumbs already made or you can buy whole graham crackers and crush them into small pieces!
• Sugar: A bit of sugar adds some sweetness and helps the crust to caramelize in the oven.
• Butter: Melted butter will help the crust stick together!

For the Cheesecake:

• Cream Cheese: Anytime you are making cheesecake, make sure you have room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumps.
• Sugar: Sugar will turn this cake into a sweet treat!
• Eggs: Eggs are what help the cheesecake set and have structure.
• Vanilla: Vanilla is added for flavor!
• Cadbury Mini Eggs: The star of the show is the mini chocolate eggs. You can use Cadbury brand or any other brand that you prefer.

How To Make A Cadbury Mini Egg Cheesecake:

1. Prepare the Pan: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Wrap the springform pan in a large piece of foil that covers the bottom and the sides. Spray the inside of the pan with nonstick spray.
2. Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and sugar in a bowl until it’s coated and looks like wet sand. Pour the crumbs into the base of the springform pan and let it cover and coat the bottom of the pan.
3. Shape the Crust: Use your hands or a small measuring cup or spatula to gently pack the crumbs down along the bottom and about an inch or so up the sides of the pan. Make sure it’s evenly spread out.
4. Bake: Bake in the oven for 9 minutes. Remove and let cool while you make the cheesecake filling.
5. Make the Filling: In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or with a hand mixer) beat the softened room temperature cream cheese for several minutes until it’s smooth. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Next, add the sugar and beat again until combined.
6. Add Eggs: Add the eggs, one at a time and let them mix entirely into the cream cheese before adding the next egg. Then add in the vanilla.
7. Chop Cadbury Eggs: Roughly chop the Cadbury mini eggs with a sharp knife. Remove 1/2 cup of the chopped mini eggs and set aside. Mix in the remaining chopped chocolate and fold it into the cheesecake mixture. Once the mixture is smooth and silky (no lumps), carefully pour it into the springform pan over the crust until it’s filled.
8. Turn the Oven Down: Turn the oven temperature down to 325 F.

9. Make Bane Marie: Gently place the foil lined springform pan into a large casserole dish or roasting pan. Place the roasting pan on the center rack of the oven and then carefully fill the roasting pan with water (making a bane marie) until it hits the springform pan about halfway up the sides. Carefully slide the baking rack back into place and close the oven door.
10. Bake: Bake for 60-75 minutes. The sides should look set and no longer very shiny. The center should have a slight jiggle to it. Carefully remove the cheesecake from the oven and the water bath and let it cool for about 2 hours or until you can easily touch the sides of the pan. Place in the fridge to cool and fully set for about 4-6 hours or overnight. Don’t remove the springform pan yet!
11. Before Serving: Let the cheesecake sit at room temperature for about 30-45 minutes before removing the sides of the springform pan. Not doing so can cause the cheesecake to crack or break.
12. Enjoy: Once the springform pan sides are removed, place the base of the pan onto a serving plate for easier serving. Slice and enjoy!

Expert Tips For Making Cheesecake:

• Don’t Over Mix: When baking cheesecakes, there are a few things to do to avoid the dreaded crack in the middle of your creation. First, don’t over mix your ingredients. This can whip too much air into the mixture causing it to rise and deflate in the oven.
• Don’t Over Bake: Make sure not to overbake the cheesecake. You want the middle to still be slightly jiggly! It will be set when it cools and is in the fridge. When checking on the cheesecake while it is in the oven, use the oven light and try not to open the oven door too much since temperature change can also lead to the dreaded crack!
• Bake in Water Bath: You MUST bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This is a more gentle form of baking the cheesecake which will allow it to set slowly in the oven and prevent and cracks.
• Not Easter time? No problem! You can make a chocolate chip cheesecake instead of a Cadbury mini egg cheesecake by replacing the mini eggs with chocolate chips!

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• Gluten-Free Apple Tart
• French Silk Pie
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• Smores Bars
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