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Birthday Cake Cheesecake

A delightful blend of silky cheesecake and playful sprinkles, this Birthday Cake Cheesecake is a perfect celebratory dessert that combines sophistication with childhood joy.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 7 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Filling
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 whole eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon almond extract
  • 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup rainbow jimmy sprinkles
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Optional Toppings
  • frosting, whipped cream, sprinkles For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9- or 10-inch springform pan with parchment paper; spray or line the sides with nonstick spray.
  2. In a food processor, combine the graham crackers, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; pulse until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of the pan. Bake for 8–9 minutes and let cool.
Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add sour cream, heavy whipping cream, and extracts, and mix until combined.
  3. Reduce speed to low and add eggs one at a time. Fold in sprinkles gently.
Baking
  1. Cover the sides of the springform pan with foil. Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust.
  2. Place the springform pan in a roasting pan filled with 1–2 inches of hot water.
  3. Bake for 60–70 minutes until the center is set.
  4. Let it cool in the oven for 1 hour, then cool at room temperature for about an hour.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Serving
  1. Remove from the springform pan, top with optional toppings, slice, and enjoy.

Notes

To prevent cracks, bring cream cheese and eggs to room temperature and mix on low once the eggs are added. Use high-quality sprinkles to minimize color run.