Did you go a little overboard on Easter eggs this year? If anything will help us through this difficult time, it’s chocolate, right? If you have a large stash left over from the weekend and can’t face another evening in a chocolate-induced coma, then we have just the thing.
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Over the bank holiday weekend, TikTokers from all over the country were trying their hand at the no-bake cheesecake Easter egg trend - quite literally, a cheesecake created and served in a halved Easter egg - and it’s a no brainer as to why.
This indulgent post-Easter treat is the makes for the ultimate dessert
Single serving, quick and simple, this dessert will satiate your sweet tooth - and it’s the perfect treat for a six person garden get together. What’s more, you don’t even need a tin so there’s hardly any washing up - we’re sold!
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Easter Egg Cheesecake
Serves 2
INGREDIENTS
- 1 whole easter egg of your choice, halved
- 20g butter
- 85g digestive biscuits (crushed)
- 200g Philadelphia or cream cheese of your choice
- 100ml double cream
- 35g icing sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
To decorate:
- Melted chocolate (to drizzle)
- Mini Eggs (to sprinkle)
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1
Carefully split the Easter egg in two. We recommend using a sharp, warmed knife to run slowly over the seam - you don’t want your egg to crack!
Step 2
Crush the Digestive biscuits. Our preferred method is with a rolling pin and a ziplock bag.
Step 3
Melt the butter and add to the Digestive mix until it has all been absorbed.
Step 4
Spoon the biscuit mix into the two egg halves and smooth down with either your fingers or a tablespoon. Once firm, place in the fridge while you make your filling.
Step 5
Place the cream cheese, sugar and double cream into a bowl and whisk your troubles away until the mixture is thick and stiff. Then fold in your vanilla.
Step 6
Spoon the mixture evenly between the two halves and smooth over to make the top level for decoration.
Step 7
Top your creation with the decoration of your choice. A drizzle of melted chocolate and a handful of Mini Eggs is our fave - simple and effective. Place them in the fridge and allow to set for 2 hours (alongside any additional mixture you may have to keep it fresh).
Step 8
Take it out of the fridge and enjoy!
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