If you’re looking for the ultimate Easter indulgence (and a delicious way to use up those extra chocolate eggs – if such a thing exists!), let us introduce you to our Easter Egg Cheesecakes.

These cheeky little delights are made using half a hollow Easter egg, lovingly filled with a buttery biscuit base and topped with a creamy, dreamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for spring parties, family desserts, or just a moment of well-deserved joy.

Ingredients:

For the base:

• 250g Digestive biscuits – crushed
• 100g Butter – melted

For the cheesecake filling:

• 600g Full-fat soft cream cheese
• 150g Icing sugar
• 300ml Double cream
• 2 tsp Vanilla extract

Optional flavour twists:

• Chocolate Cheesecake: Add 200g melted milk chocolate at step (3A)
• Strawberry Meringue: Fold in a handful of diced strawberries and top with crushed meringue for a fruity, crunchy finish! (3B)

You’ll also need:

• 4 small hollow Easter eggs, halved lengthwise (carefully!)

🍽️ Method:

1. Prep your eggs!
   Carefully slice your Easter eggs in half along the seam (a warmed knife works wonders here). Place them gently in cupcake cases or a muffin tin to keep them steady.
2. Make the biscuit base:
   Crush your digestive biscuits into fine crumbs and mix with the melted butter until well combined. Spoon a layer of biscuit into each egg half and gently press down. Pop them in the fridge to set while you make the filling.
3. Whip up the filling:
   In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, icing sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Then, beat in the double cream until the mixture just holds its shape loosely — it should be soft and creamy, not too stiff. (3A) Chocolate option: Fold in your melted milk chocolate here for a rich, velvety chocolate version.
   (3B) Strawberry option: Fold through diced strawberries at this stage and finish with a sprinkle of crushed meringue when topping.
4. Assemble the cheesecakes:
   Fill each chilled egg half with the cheesecake mixture, smoothing the top with a spoon or spatula. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or until set.
5. Time to top!
   Finish off with your favourite toppings — think mini eggs, sprinkles, strawberry slices, crushed meringue, chocolate curls, caramel swirls, or a handful of edible flowers for that spring flourish!

 A Little Note From Us:

We made these beauties as a special Easter treat this year, and they went down a storm after a day of spring adventures and family fun. Because sometimes, the sweetest memories are made with chocolate, cheesecake… and a bit of chaos in the kitchen!

Happy Easter from all of us at Homemade Hollydays!
Let us know if you try these, and don’t forget to tag us in your creations!