Description
Looking for the best Easter dessert ideas? These Robin’s Egg Easter Cheesecake Bars are quick easy and simple to prepare with a creamy chocolate filling and colorful topping. They are a healthy style treat when enjoyed in moderation and work great for Easter brunch spring parties family gatherings and holiday celebrations. This is one of the best make ahead desserts that looks festive slices cleanly and always impresses guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup melted chocolate
- 1 cup Robin’s egg candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a springform pan then mix cookie crumbs with melted butter and press firmly into the pan to form the crust.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth then add sugar and mix well before adding eggs one at a time with vanilla extract.
- Gently swirl melted chocolate into the batter for a marbled effect without fully mixing.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the center is just set.
- Cool completely then chill for at least 4 hours before topping with Robin’s egg candies and slicing.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother batter
- Do not overbake to avoid cracks
- Chill overnight for best slicing results
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg