Now, this is an Easter recipe you will love! It uses up your large chocolate Easter eggs and creates a delicious no-bake cheesecake too which is a perfect Easter show stopper. An Easter egg cheesecake is made within the chocolate Easter egg shell and is jam-packed with your favourite no-bake cheesecake filling. The best part of the cheesecake filled Easter eggs is getting to decorate with them all your favourite Easter chocolates.
There are so many chocolate Easter desserts to choose from but when it comes down to it, an Easter Egg cheesecake is definitely my new favourite. I love a cheesecake, they’re light, fresh and perfect for a spring afternoon. Using a leftover Easter egg as a shell for this chocolate Easter cheesecake was a no brainer, I mean, look how cute it turned out! You can decorate it with your own Easter chocolate and share it with friends and family. (Or keep it to yourself – no judgment here).
Why you’ll love this Easter Egg Cheesecake recipe
Thischeesecake-filled Easter egg recipe combines a simple, but delicious, cheesecake with the joy of Easter eggs. It makes for a wonderful showstopper dessert.
It’s a fun table piece for your kids and adults alike and you could even make mini individual Easter egg cheesecakes using smaller Easter eggs.
The no-bake cheesecake filling is quick to make but does take a couple of hours to set, so be sure to factor that into your day. It also means you can make it ahead of time and not have to be slaving away in the kitchen when your guests arrive.
This no-bake Easter egg cheesecake is a fun quirky dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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EASTER EGGS
I am partial to a Cadbury’s Mini Egg Easter Egg or something more luxurious like Thornton’s salted caramel Egg but in my house, all chocolate is good chocolate and when it’s egg-shaped, well even better.
For this recipe you need two types of Easter eggs. A large hollow egg for the cheesecake mix and some smaller ones for the decorations.
Its very easy to split your Easter egg in half for the Easter Egg Cheesecake – simply warm up a knife in some hot water and run the warm knife around the seam of the egg. You will need to dip the knife back in to the hot water a few times. Take your time and you will manage it. This way you can cut the Easter egg in half without cracking it!
CREAM CHEESE
Usually, I am not one to boast about using branded items for my recipes, you have to work with your favourites at your price point. However, my only recommendation is to use Philadelphia Cream Cheese. It has the best and fullest flavour for a no bake cheesecake.
I have tried supermarket own brands and never had the same results. I would also suggest not using low fat cream cheese. If you do want to help keep the fat content down, then I would eat a smaller portion of this yummy Chocolate Easter Dessert.
DOUBLE CREAM
Double cream / heavy cream is needed for no bake cheesecake recipes. As you whip it up the cream goes stiff and this helps the cream cheese layer set and hold it’s shape.Cheesecake filled Easter eggs will hold the cream cheese mixture in really well so you don’t have to worry about the set as much as you do with a normal cheesecake.
How to makechocolate Easter cheesecake – step by step
Start by cutting your Easter Egg in half using the warm knife trick. Scroll down to the FAQs for an in depth guide.
Making the Basefor the cheesecake filled Easter eggs
Melt the butter gently in the microwave in short bursts (in a microwavable bowl) or in a saucepan on a low heat.
Crush the short bread biscuits in a food processor, or put it in a plastic sandwich bag and use a rolling pin to break them up (my preferred method to leave them as larger crumbs).
Put the biscuit crumbs in a bowl and add the melted butter. Stir until all the biscuits are coated in the butter.
Place the chocolate egg shells on to a plate or baking tray that fits in the fridge. I used a kitchen towel to hold them in place.
Divide the crumbs equally between the Easter egg shells and gently push the biscuit mix so they compact into the bottom. Place them in the fridge for the crumb layer to set.
Cream Cheese Layer of the Easter Egg Cheesecake
In a bowl cream together the cream cheese and caster sugar until the sugar has dissolved and is well distributed. You can add more or less sugar depending on your taste.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a new bowl whip the double cream until thick. Use a whisk or hand mixer to speed things up.
Stir in the double cream and cream cheese mixture together. Stop when combined so you don’t over mix.
Remove the egg shells from the fridge and spoon the cream cheese mixture in.
Level off the cream cheese and put it back into the fridge to set for at least an hour. Longer is fine if you want to make it ahead of time for an event.
Finally… DECORATE! You can decorate your no-bake Easter Egg Cheesecake any way you want! I choose to melt some milk chocolate and drizzle it over the pre-set cheesecake but you could add your own favourite Easter chocolates.
Top Tips
Make sure you really whip the double cream until thick. This will help the finished no-bake Easter egg cheesecake set properly.
Full-fat cream cheese can help thechocolate Easter cheesecake set better. Also, drain off any excess liquid in the cream cheese otherwise your cheesecake mix might go a little runny.
In order to split your Easter Egg in half without cracking the sides. Warm up a thin, sharp knife in a bowl of hot water and gently slide it around the egg seam to soften the chocolate. Adding a little pressure each time, the Chocolate egg should split open beautifully!
Don’t worry if it cracks, you can make the Easter egg cheesecake in a tin and decorate it with the broken pieces!
Serving Suggestions
Simply Serve
Cheesecake is perfect as it is, I would simply remove the Easter Egg Cheesecake from the fridge about 5-10 minutes before serving to decorate it.
Serve with fresh fruit
A lovely addition to this Easter cheesecake is to serve it with fresh berries. I love adding strawberries to mine, slicing them and laying them on the cheesecake top.
Surprise Cheesecake in an Easter egg
If you really want to wow your guests you could layer the other empty Easter egg half on top of your Easter egg cheesecake.
To form a whole egg; make a hot chocolate sauce (or just melt some chocolate) and then when it comes to serving, pour the hot sauce over the shell. It will melt away and reveal your Easter no-bake cheesecake underneath. Delicious and is always a hit in my house.
Equipment
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- Sandwich Bag
- Rolling Pin
- Mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon
- Whisk
- Piping bag
- Star nozzle
- Spoon
- 6 inch Cake Tin(If you want to use a cake tin instead of chocolate egg shell)
Storing / Making ahead of time options
The chocolate Easter dessert will last up to 3 days in the fridge, in an air-tight container. Although I doubt it will last that long, whenever I make this easter egg cheesecake it is gone as soon as I bring it out.
You can also freeze the Easter egg-filled cheesecake for up to 6 months but would recommend eating it fresh.
Substitutions and variations for a Easter Egg Cheesecake
BROKEN EASTER EGG SHELL!
If you accidentally break your Easter egg cheesecake shell, don’t worry. You can make this no-bake Easter cheesecake in a 6″ cake tin. I recommend using one with spring-away sides for easy removal.
Then use your leftover Easter chocolate to decorate thecheesecake-filled Easter eggs. If you do change it to 6 inch cake tin make sure to double the amount of ingredients for the shortbread and butter base in the recipe below.
If you have lots of Easter chocolate, try one of my other Easter recipes or my Leftover Easter Chocolate Traybake for the full chocolate experience.
VEGAN/ DAIRY FREE EASTER CHEESECAKE
This is such a simple recipe you could substitute out the non- vegan ingredients for dairy free alternatives.
For the Easter Egg shell you could use a NOMO Easter egg like this salted caramel one, or a MOO FREE option. Then use a plant based cream cheese and cream and you are good to go. I would love to see how this works as a dairy free cheesecake so please let me know in the comments below!
Top Questions
Is Easter Egg cheesecake healthy?
What can I fill my Easter egg with?
How do you half Easter eggs without cracking them?
What can I decorate an Easter cheesecake with?
Easter Egg Cheesecake FAQS
Is Easter Egg cheesecake healthy?
Easter egg Cheesecakes can be incorporated into a healthy diet as much has any dessert.Chocolate Easter cheesecake not one of your 5 a day but it sure is delicious.
What can I fill my Easter egg with?
You can fill your Easter egg with an Easter Egg Cheesecake of course! But you could also bake some Mini Egg Blondies and once cooled, lay them inside your Easter egg. Or fill your Easter egg with ice cream and a mixed Berry compote if the sun is shinning.
You could also fill your Easter egg with sweets and candy, more Easter eggs and even some presents.
How do you half Easter eggs without cracking them?
To half your Easter Egg without cracking them you should warm up a thin, sharp knife in a bowl of hot water then, gently slide it around the egg seam to soften the chocolate. Adding a little pressure each time, the Chocolate egg should split open beautifully! Don’t worry if it cracks, you can make the Easter egg cheesecake in a tin and decorate it with the broken pieces!
What can I decorate an Easter cheesecake with?
There are so many different chocolate Easter eggs and Easter candy available so there are so many things you can decorate the Easter no-bake cheesecakes with.
- Mini eggs
- chocolate eggs
- sprinkles
- broken Easter egg
- cornflake Easter nests
- drizzle of chocolate
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Recipe
Easter Egg Cheesecake – No Bake Recipe
Equipment
- Spoon
- 6 inch Cake Tin (If you want to use a cake tin instead of chocolate egg shell)
Ingredients
Cheesecake Ingredients
- 1 large hollow chocolate easter egg
- 25 g (1.76 oz) Unsalted butter
- 100 g (7.05 oz) shortbread biscuits
- 300 g (10.58 oz) Soft cream cheese (I used Philadelphia)
- 60 g (0.3 cups) Caster sugar
- 150 ml (150 ml) double cream / heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
Decoration
- 50 g milk chocolate
- 100 g Chocolate Easter Eggs
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Divide up a chocolate easter egg in half. Place them on a baking tray or plate which can fit in the fridge. Secure them with kitchen paper underneath to stop them from rocking.
Making the Base
- Melt the 50g butter gently in the microwave in short bursts (in a microwavable bowl) or in a saucepan on a low heat and then take off the heat so it doesn't burn.
- Crush the 200g shortbread biscuits in a food processor, or put it in a plastic sandwich bag and use a rolling pin to break them up (my preferred method to leave them as a larger crumb).
- Put the biscuit crumbs in a bowl and add the melted butter. Stir until all the biscuits are coated in the butter.
- Divide the crumbs equally between the Easter eggshells and gently push the biscuit mix so they compact into the bottom. Place them in the fridge for the crumb layer to set. There might be a little leftover depending on the egg size.
Cheesecake Cream Cheese Layer
- In a bowl cream together the 300g cream cheese and 60g caster sugar until the sugar has dissolved and is well distributed.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a new bowl whisk 150g double cream until it thickens. Use a whisk or hand mixer.
- Stir in the double cream and cream cheese mixture together.
- Remove the egg shells from the fridge and spoon the cream cheese mixture in.
- Level and put back into the fridge to set for at least an hour. Longer is fine if you want to make it ahead of time for an event.
Easter Egg Cheesecake Decoration
- Melt the milk chocolate and drizzle over the eggs.
- Add your favourite chocolate Easter eggs and decorations.
- Serve and enjoy.
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Notes
Nutrition
Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Such a clever idea. The PERFECT Easter treat. And utterly delicious xx
Off to Pin!
Thank you! I’m glad you think so too.
Love this idea! So pretty – a showstoper and looks very do-able too.
Thank you Jo. x
My jaw just hit the floor! This is everything I need in my life hahahaha. What’s not to love, Easter eggs, chocolate, cheesecake it’s all there!
That is the reaction I was looking for! Thank you for the love x
Oh my goodness these are adorable! Such a cute idea and a lovely dessert for Easter lunch.
thank you! Almost too good to eat. Almost heehee
Wow this looks absolutely delicious and what a clever idea for Easter Sunday lunch.
Thank you Lesley, it’s a great centre piece dessert. Shame it won’t last long.
I love this idea! You’ve made it all so easy and it’s so pretty with the easter decorations.
thank you! It’s so easy and so fun. I don’t think anyone expects the biscuit base hidden in the shell.
This is such a fabulous idea! And it’s super easy to prepare too. Love love love.
thank you!
What a cute, creative, and delicious idea! I have never seen anything like this before and I LOVE it.
Thank you. they are so easy and so delicious.
This is such a beautiful dessert! Adding this to my Easter menu; looks too good to pass up, indeed!
Thank you Sara x
These are adorable! No-bake cheesecake and delicious chocolate, what a fantastic idea.
Thank you 🙂
This Easter Egg Cheesecake is so cute! I love the details you added like the eggs and the bunny ears.
These are so cute! Made them in halfs of a chocolate bunny
Aww that sounds beyond cute!