Birthday Cheesecake
Looking for a show-stopping dessert that will bring joy to your next celebration? This Birthday Cheesecake is the perfect choice! Creamy, dense, and topped with colorful rainbow jimmies, it’s a treat that’s sure to delight guests of all ages. The best part? It’s easy to prepare ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy your party stress-free while everyone savors each delicious slice. Everyone will be singing your praises with this crowd-pleaser on the dessert table!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 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
- Optional topping: whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar, then sour cream and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until incorporated.
- Fold in half of the rainbow jimmies and pour filling over the crust.
- Bake for about 60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight. Top with whipped cream and remaining jimmies before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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