Who doesn’t love a good cheesecake? And what better time to indulge in a decadent dessert than during the Easter season? If you’re a fan of both cheesecake and Easter, then you’re in for a treat because today, we’re going to show you how to make a show-stopping Easter egg cheesecake that will have everyone coming back for more.

To start, let’s gather all the ingredients we’ll need:

– 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
– 1/2 cup of melted butter
– 24 oz of cream cheese, at room temperature
– 1 cup of sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 1 tsp of vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup of sour cream
– Assorted Easter egg candies
– Assorted pastel food coloring
– Whipped cream

Now that we have everything we need, let’s get started!

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.

Step 2: In a medium-sized bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to create the crust.

Step 3: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream until everything is fully combined.

Step 4: Divide the cheesecake batter into three separate bowls. Add a few drops of pastel food coloring to each bowl and mix until the desired color is achieved.

Step 5: Pour the colored batter into the prepared springform pan, alternating between the different colors to create a fun, marbled effect.

Step 6: Use a toothpick or skewer to create a swirl pattern in the batter, giving it a tie-dye appearance.

Step 7: Place the springform pan in the preheated oven and bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.

Step 8: Once the cheesecake is finished baking, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for about an hour.

Step 9: After the cheesecake has cooled, refrigerate it for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.

Step 10: Once the cheesecake has chilled, carefully remove it from the springform pan and place it on a serving platter.

Step 11: Decorate the top of the cheesecake with a variety of Easter egg candies and a generous dollop of whipped cream.

And there you have it, a beautiful and delicious Easter egg cheesecake that is sure to impress all of your friends and family! Enjoy!