Easter Cadbury Mini Cheesecakes (Printable)
Creamy individual cheesecakes with chocolate crust and festive Mini Egg topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 10 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
→ Cheesecake Filling
03 - 12 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - ¼ cup sour cream
→ Topping
08 - ½ cup heavy cream, cold
09 - 1 tbsp powdered sugar
10 - ½ cup Cadbury Mini Eggs, chopped or whole
11 - Extra Mini Eggs and pastel sprinkles for garnish
# Step-by-step:
01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Combine crushed chocolate cookies and melted butter in a bowl. Mix until crumbs are evenly moistened.
03 - Divide the crumb mixture evenly among the liners (about 1 tbsp per cup) and press down firmly to form a base.
04 - In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
05 - Add the egg, vanilla extract, and sour cream. Beat until just combined—do not overmix.
06 - Spoon the cheesecake filling evenly over each crust (about 2 tbsp per cup), smoothing the tops.
07 - Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until centers are just set (they may jiggle slightly).
08 - Remove from oven and cool in tin for 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours.
09 - Just before serving, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
10 - Pipe or dollop whipped cream on top of each cheesecake. Garnish with chopped or whole Mini Eggs and optional pastel sprinkles. Serve chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- That moment when your spoon cracks through the crisp candy shell into silky cheesecake below
- They look like you worked tirelessly but the whole process is surprisingly forgiving
- The chocolate cookie crust eliminates any decision fatigue about what pairs with the filling
02 -
- Overbeating the filling after adding the egg introduces too much air and causes cracks
- The cheesecakes will continue to firm up as they chill so pulling them out when slightly jiggly is perfect
- Room temperature ingredients are non negotiable for achieving that silky smooth texture
03 -
- Chop the Mini Eggs into different sizes from tiny shards to larger chunks for texture variety
- A piping bag fitted with a large star tip makes the whipped cream look professionally finished