Easter Egg Cheesecake

This delicious and fun treat is simply perfect for Easter! Created with half of a chocolate Easter egg and a rich, creamy no-bake cheesecake filling, this Easter Egg Cheesecake is truly dreamy and you simply have to try it this year!

This recipe combines two of my favorite things, not just around the Easter season: chocolate and cheesecake!

Why this recipe works

If you're looking for the perfect Easter treat to gift to a loved one, you've come to the right place!

This Easter Egg Cheesecake brings the perfect indulgence for the Easter holidays and it's easy to make at home from scratch. It's both delicious and exciting, which is the best combo for a little gift to give to friends and family!

Of course, you're more than welcome to create this deliciousness to enjoy yourself, all I can say is: it's worth it!

Ingredients and Notes

There are three parts to this recipe - the chocolate egg, the cheesecake filling and optional toppings. Here's what you need to make your own cheesecake filled Easter egg at home:

• smooth chocolate - For this recipe I've made my own chocolate Easter egg from vegan chocolate, but you can alternatively use a store-bought chocolate Easter egg and gently slice it in half with a hot knife. Simply run it under hot water or hold it over an open flame before slicing carefully.
• raw cashew nuts - these will take the creaminess of the cheesecake to the next level! In this recipe we're soaking the nuts to soften them - this will ensure they blend smoothly into our cheesecake mix, making it super rich and creamy. If you don't want to soak your cashews, read the recipe tips below for a quick hack!
• white chocolate - I simply love adding white chocolate to cheesecake, it helps firm up the cheesecake in the fridge without using cornstarch or similar thickeners - and also adds a delicious sweetness to the recipe.
• cream cheese - it wouldn't be cheesecake without this addition! Use an unflavored version with low-sodium. I used my favorite Violife cream cheese for this recipe.
• powdered sugar - Also called 'icing sugar' in the UK. We use this to sweeten the cheesecake mix. I have found that powdered sugar mixes into the cheesecake best, but you can use alternative sugar options as well, simply dissolve it in the coconut cream before adding it to the recipe.
• coconut cream - For a delicious creaminess!

For the decoration (optional):

Decorating your Easter Egg Cheesecake is completely optional, but here are a few beautiful and tasty ideas:

• Mini Eggs
• Chocolate eggs
• Chocolate cream eggs
• Melted chocolate
• Fresh berries, e.g. strawberries or raspberries
• Edible flowers
• Crushed Nuts
• Chocolate bunnies
• Crunchy granola
• Melted nut butter
• Chocolate ganache

Instructions (Step-by-Step)

To make these Easter Egg Cheesecakes, simply follow a few simple steps.

Step 1: Create the chocolate egg

If you are using a store-bought chocolate egg, carefully cut it in halves and skip ahead to step 2.

For a homemade chocolate Easter egg, simply place the smooth chocolate into a double boiler or a heatproof bowl over a water-filled saucepan. Ensure the bowl does not touch the water as you otherwise risk burning your chocolate.

Heat the water in the saucepan over low heat and allow for the chocolate to slowly melt. It's important to not rush this step to create a smooth chocolate.

Once melted, carefully coat your Easter egg moulds with the back of a spoon and place the mould upside down on a bowl or parchment in the fridge to remove any excess chocolate. Making the chocolate egg in this way will ensure the walls of the Easter egg will be thick and sturdy. The first coat will be a thin layer.

Repeat for 5-6 times, placing the egg moulds into the fridge upside down between each coat. Melt any excess chocolate again for the next coat and continue until the chocolate has been used up.

Step 2: Create the cheesecake mix

For the creamy cheesecake filling, the cashew nuts have to be softened. This ensures they blend in nicely. To soften them, simply soak your cashews in water for a minimum of 4-6 hours or overnight.

If you are soaking your cashews ahead of time, rinse and replace the water daily and you can store the soaking nuts in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Once ready to use, simply drain and rinse the cashews.

In the meantime, melt your vegan white chocolate in a double boiler or in a heatproof bowl over a water-filled saucepan.

Transfer the nuts to a highspeed blender alongside the melte, melted white chocolate, cream cheese, powdered sugar and coconut cream. Start blending on a low speed, steadily increasing. Blend your cheesecake mix for about 10 minutes or until smooth, giving your blender a quick break every minute and scraping down the sides with a spatula.

You should end up with a smooth cheesecake mix. Blending times may vary depending on your blender.

Pour the cheesecake mix into the chocolate Easter egg halves and place into the fridge for 1 hour to set.

Step 3: Decorate your Easter Egg

Laslty: time to decorate! You can get all creative and go all out by beautifully decorating your Easter Egg Cheesecake with more chocolate, Easter treats, fresh fruit nuts and Co.

On this occasion, I have used melted dark chocolate, fresh strawberries, vegan mini easter eggs, and Easter candy.

Storage

Store the filled Easter egg in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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