Description
Indulge in a slice of joy with this delightful Birthday Cheesecake, a perfect centerpiece for any celebration. This creamy, rich cheesecake embodies the classic New York style but gets a festive twist with colorful rainbow jimmies. With its dense texture and sweet flavor, it’s an irresistible dessert that will impress your guests at birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion. Easy to prepare and customizable with various toppings, this cheesecake is not only delicious but also versatile. Make it ahead of time and let it chill overnight to enhance its flavors—it’s sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each), softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup rainbow jimmies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Stir in melted butter until well mixed. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar; mix well. Incorporate sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Gently fold in rainbow jimmies.
- Pour filling over crust in the springform pan and bake for about 60 minutes, or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 271mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 107mg