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Recipe

Malted Easter Egg Chocolate Cheesecake

  • Author: Life, Love and Sugar
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12-14 Slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Malted Easter Egg Chocolate Cheesecake is thick, creamy, full of chocolate and perfect for Easter!


Ingredients

CRUST

  • 2 1/4 cups (302g) oreo cookie crumbs
  • 4 tbsp (g) salted butter, melted

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

  • 24 oz (678g) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup (207g) sugar
  • 3/4 cup (85g) natural unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 cup (230g) sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup chopped malted easter eggs

TOPPING

  • 3/4 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup (29g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (14g) natural unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Additional chopped malted easter eggs

Instructions

CRUST

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan with parchment paper in the bottom and grease the sides.
2. Combine the crust ingredients in a small bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan.
3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
4. Cover the outsides of the pan with aluminum foil so that water from the water bath cannot get in (see how I prepare my pan for a water bath). Set prepared pan aside.

CHEESECAKE

1. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (148°C).
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and cocoa on low speed until well completely combined and smooth. Be sure to use low speed to reduce the amount of air added to the batter, which can cause cracks. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
3. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract and mix on low speed until well combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing slowly to combine after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to make sure everything is well combined.
5. Add the chopped malted eggs and gently stir into the batter.
6. Pour the cheesecake batter evenly into the crust.
7. Place the springform pan inside another larger pan. Fill the outside pan with enough warm water to go about halfway up the sides of the springform pan. The water should not go above the top edge of the aluminum foil on the springform pan.
8. Bake for 1 hour 5 minutes. The center should be set, but still jiggly.
9. Turn off the oven and leave the door closed for 30 minutes. The cheesecake will continue to cook, but slowly begin to cool as well.
10. Crack the door of the oven for 30 minutes to allow the cheesecake to continue to cool slowly. This process helps prevent cracking.
11. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and water bath wrapping and refrigerate until firm, 5-6 hours or overnight.
12. When the cheesecake is cool and firm, remove from the springform pan and set on a serving plate.
13. To make the chocolate whipped cream, add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, cocoa and vanilla extract to a large mixer bowl. Whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
14. Spread the whipped cream on top of the cheesecake.
15. Add additional chopped malted eggs on top. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Cheesecake is best for 3-4 days.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Slice
  • Calories: 425
  • Sugar: 33.3 g
  • Sodium: 303.3 mg
  • Fat: 25.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 44.2 g
  • Protein: 9.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 110.1 mg