Birthday Cheesecake
Indulge in the delight of our Birthday Cheesecake, a creamy and rich dessert that’s perfect for any celebration. This New York-style cheesecake features a luscious filling infused with tangy cream cheese and sour cream, topped with colorful rainbow jimmies that bring a festive flair to your special occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or simply craving something sweet, this indulgent treat is sure to impress your guests. With straightforward instructions and customizable toppings, making this cheesecake is as enjoyable as eating it!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 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 (8 ounces each) 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 (or sprinkles)
- 6–8 ounces whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; stir until well mixed and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer; gradually add in granulated sugar and continue mixing until well combined.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition; gently fold in rainbow jimmies.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan and bake in preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Once done, turn off the oven and leave cheesecake inside for an hour to cool gradually.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature; refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Top with whipped cream before slicing into pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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