Birthday Cheesecake
If you’re on the hunt for a show-stopping dessert, this creamy and colorful Birthday Cheesecake is your answer! With its rich texture and delightful bursts of rainbow jimmies, it’s perfect for any celebration—birthdays, family gatherings, or simply as a treat for yourself. This cheesecake is easy to make, requires minimal prep time, and can be made ahead of time to fit your busy schedule. The combination of cream cheese and sour cream creates a velvety filling that pairs beautifully with the crunchy graham cracker crust. Get ready to impress your guests with this decadent dessert that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- â…“ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 4 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each)
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 large eggs
- ½ cup rainbow jimmies
- 6–8 ounces whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in sour cream and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Fold in rainbow jimmies and pour the mixture over the crust.
- Bake for about 60 minutes until the edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Top with whipped cream and more jimmies if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 267mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 109mg
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