Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 16 oz (450g) full-fat cream cheese, chilled
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, ice-cold
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup (80g) mini chocolate Easter eggs, halved

Instructions:

  1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt in a bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan until flat and compact; freeze for 10 minutes to flash-set.
  3. In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the cold cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium-high until smooth.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip the ice-cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula to maintain aeration.
  7. Spoon the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours to set.
  9. Just before serving, press the halved mini chocolate eggs into the top in a circular pattern.