Description
These Mini Easter Cheesecakes are the perfect spring treat, combining a buttery biscuit base, creamy vanilla cheesecake filling, and a burst of Easter chocolates in every bite. Easy to make and beautifully decorated, they’re a festive and indulgent treat for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Biscuit Base:
- 200 g digestives
- 100 g unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 300 g full-fat soft cream cheese or mascarpone (room temperature)
- 50 g icing sugar (or caster sugar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 150 ml double cream
- 150 g crushed Easter chocolates (Mini Eggs, Creme Eggs, or your favorite)
For the Decoration:
- 125 ml double cream
- 1 tbsp icing sugar
- Sprinkles or grated chocolate
- 150 g Easter chocolates
Instructions
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Prepare the Biscuit Base:
- Crush the digestives in a food processor until fine.
- Mix with melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand.
- Divide evenly into 12 mini cake molds and press down firmly.
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Create the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, icing sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the double cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture.
- Stir in the crushed Easter chocolates.
- Spoon the mixture evenly over the biscuit bases and smooth the tops.
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Chill to Perfection:
- Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or freeze for 2-3 hours for quicker setting.
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Decorate and Serve:
- Carefully remove the cheesecakes from the molds.
- Whip double cream with icing sugar until thick, then pipe onto the cheesecakes.
- Garnish with sprinkles, grated chocolate, and whole Easter chocolates.
Notes
- Make ahead: These cheesecakes can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Customizable: Feel free to swap out the Easter chocolates for other types or mix in a variety for added texture and flavor.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Spring
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American