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Cadbury Creme Easter Egg Cheesecake

March 8, 2022 by Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life 1 Comment

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This easy Easter egg cheesecake takes all the flavors of the classic Cadbury creme egg and turns it into a delicious, no-bake treat.

overhead view of uncut cadbury easter egg cheesecake

Love ’em or hate ’em, Cadbury creme eggs are an Easter staple. And while they’re certainly not the first candy I reach for, I can’t deny the drool-worthy deliciousness that is this Cadbury creme egg inspired cheesecake.

Let me break it down for you. We’re talking:

  • A vanilla, sweetened condensed milk cheesecake filling base
  • Swirled with a dark chocolate cheesecake
  • On top of a crisp graham cracker crust
  • Topped with ALL of the Easter chocolates your heart desires

And did I mention this sweet treat requires no baking and only the will power to wait the 6 hours it needs to chill to eat it?

How to make this cheesecake

First, make the graham cracker crust.

In a food processor or using a rolling pin, crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs.

A tip on estimating how much you’ll need: About 4 1/2 ounces will make about 1 1/2 cups of crumbs.

Stir together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter and press them into the bottom of a parchment paper lined 9″x9″ square pan.

Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the filling.

collage of graham cracker crumb crust being pressed into pan

Second, whip up the filling.

In a small bowl, combine the gelatin and water.

Add the vanilla extract to the cream cheese and beat until smooth.

Microwave the gelatin for 5-10 seconds, or until liquified. Whisk the gelatin into the room temperature sweetened condensed milk.

With your beaters on low, slowly pour the condensed milk mixture into the cream cheese. Increase your beater speed to medium-high and continue beating until smooth.

collage of cheesecake filling being added to pan and swirled

Third, combine the filling and crust, and top with Cadbury creme eggs and other chocolates.

Spoon about 1/4 of the batter into a separate bowl and fold in the chocolate. Alternating between vanilla and chocolate, spoon the filling over the crust. Use a knife to swirl.

Top the cake halved creme eggs, other assorted chocolates and sprinkles, gently pressing the larger pieces into the filling.

Finally, chill.

Allow the cheesecake to chill overnight or for at least 6 hours before serving.

overhead view of sliced cadbury creme egg cheesecake with a slice on a plate

Tips for making this treat

  • Estimating crumbs for the crust: You’ll need about 4 1/2 ounces of whole graham crackers in order to make 1 1/2 cups of crumbs.
  • Softening cream cheese: If you didn’t take your cream cheese out far enough in advance to soften on the counter, you can cut it into cubes and microwave it in 15 second increments to bring it up to an approximate room temperature.
  • Leftovers and storage: The finished, uncut cake can be kept in your refrigerator for 3-4 days. Once the cake is cut, you’ll want to store the pieces in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Cutting this cake: The hard creme eggs against the soft cheesecake can make this a tough cake to slice without losing candy pieces over the side or into the top of the cake. Heating a sharp knife by holding it under a hot stream of water from your faucet will help you slice through the candies more easily. Bonus tip: Freeze your cheesecake and then slice it.
side view of a slice of cadbury creme easter egg cheesecake on a plate with other slices and candy in the background

Frequently asked questions

I don’t like Cadbury creme eggs. Can I use a different candy?

Absolutely! I’d recommend sticking to flavors that compliment the vanilla and chocolate cheesecake filling, but you can absolutely use other kinds of candies.

Can I make this into individual cheesecake bites/mini cheesecakes?

You totally can! If you’re using a cupcake pan, this recipe will make about 18 mini cheesecakes.

How can I tell if my cheesecake has set?

You’ll know the filling has set when the top is shiny and the filling is firm to the touch.

Why does this recipe call for gelatin?

Sweetened condensed milk adds a lot of moisture to the filling, so to ensure it’s firm, this recipe calls for gelatin. The filling will set even without the gelatin, but it will result in a much softer, more watery cheesecake.

Did you make this recipe? I’d love to hear how it went in the comments below. Better still, snap a photo and tag it on Instagram with #thesimplesweetlife. I love seeing your creations!

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Cadbury Creme Easter Egg Cheesecake

overhead view of uncut cadbury easter egg cheesecake
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This easy Easter egg cheesecake takes all the flavors of the classic Cadbury creme egg and turns it into a delicious, no-bake treat.

  • Author: Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Chill Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For the crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 7 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

For the filling:

  • 1 pack (7g) unflavored gelatin
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 3 packs (24oz) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 14oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

For the topping:

  • 8 Cadbury creme eggs
  • 1 cup assorted chocolates
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Line a 9″x9″ square pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
  3. Press the mixture into the bottom of the parchment paper lined pan. Refrigerate.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the gelatin and water.
  5. Add the vanilla extract to the cream cheese and beat on high until smooth and lump-free.
  6. Microwave the gelatin for 5-10 seconds or until liquified. Whisk into the sweetened condensed milk.
  7. Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk mixture into the cream cheese while continuing to beat on low. 
  8. Increase the speed to medium-high and continue beating until the mixture is once again smooth and lump-free.
  9. Spoon about 1/4 of the filling into a separate bowl and fold in the melted chocolate.
  10. Alternating between vanilla and chocolate, spoon the filling over the crust. Use a knife to swirl.
  11. Top with Cadbury creme eggs, chocolates and sprinkles.
  12. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.

Keywords: cadbury creme egg cheesecake, easter cheesecake, no-bake cheesecake

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  1. Sue says

    March 13, 2022 at 6:30 pm

    I love the colors in this and look forward to making it! Sounds yummy 🙂

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