Birthday Cheesecake
Indulge in the ultimate Birthday Cheesecake, a perfect blend of creamy texture and delightful flavor that turns any celebration into a memorable occasion. This cheesecake features a classic graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and vibrant rainbow jimmies for a festive touch. With easy preparation steps, it’s suitable for bakers of all levels. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply craving something sweet, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 packages cream cheese (softened)
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup rainbow jimmies
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add granulated sugar.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed.
- Gently fold in rainbow jimmies and pour the filling over the crust.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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