Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar (for crust)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ cup sour cream, at room temperature
12 ounces white chocolate chips or candy melts
Blue or green gel food coloring
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or water
Mini chocolate eggs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, then press the mixture into the bottom of each liner.
3. Bake the crusts for 8-10 minutes and set aside to cool.
4. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually mix in the sugar.
5. Add eggs one at a time on low speed, then stir in vanilla extract and sour cream.
6. Divide the filling evenly among the crusts and bake for 18-22 minutes until centers are almost set.
7. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecakes cool inside with the door ajar for one hour.
8. Cool completely at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
9. Melt white chocolate with food coloring and dip the top of each chilled cheesecake.
10. Mix cocoa powder with vanilla or water to create a thin paste.
11. Flick the cocoa mixture onto the chocolate topping with a brush to create speckles.
12. Let the topping set completely and garnish with mini chocolate eggs if desired.
Notes
For the creamiest texture, ensure all dairy ingredients and eggs are at room temperature before mixing. To prevent cracks, avoid overmixing the batter and cool the cheesecakes gradually as directed. These can be made up to two days ahead and stored undecorated in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
