Birthday Cheesecake
Indulge in the joy of a homemade Birthday Cheesecake, perfect for elevating any celebration! This rich and creamy dessert combines the classic New York style with a festive twist featuring colorful rainbow jimmies. Its smooth texture and delightful sweetness will leave your guests wanting more, making it an ideal choice for birthdays, anniversaries, or family gatherings. With straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create this stunning cheesecake. The vibrant colors and luscious flavors will make every occasion a memorable one!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 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 (8 ounces each), 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).
- For the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl; add melted butter and press into a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Then add eggs one at a time.
- Gently fold in rainbow jimmies.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for about 60 minutes until set. Cool gradually with the oven door ajar before chilling for at least four hours.
- Serve topped with whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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