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