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Birthday Cheesecake Recipe: Easy Funfetti Cake You’ll Love

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This festive birthday cheesecake features a creamy, vanilla-infused filling studded with colorful funfetti sprinkles and a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s easy to make, perfect for celebrations, and guaranteed to bring smiles to every party.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, full-fat and room temperature (about 3 blocks)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (jimmies style)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Whipped cream (for topping, optional)
  • Extra rainbow sprinkles (for topping, optional)
  • White chocolate shavings or birthday candles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Chill crust in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Scrape down sides as needed.
  5. Add sugar and a pinch of salt. Beat until well combined and fluffy.
  6. Mix in sour cream and heavy cream until silky.
  7. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low and scraping after each addition. Mix just until incorporated.
  8. Stir in vanilla extract.
  9. Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles with a rubber spatula.
  10. Pour cheesecake batter over chilled crust. Smooth the top with an offset spatula and tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
  11. Bake on center rack (springform pan set on a baking sheet) for 55-65 minutes, or until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Tent with foil if top starts to brown.
  12. Turn off oven and crack door open. Let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
  13. Remove and run a knife around the edge to loosen. Cool at room temperature for another hour.
  14. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  15. Before serving, top with whipped cream and extra sprinkles. Slice with a warm, clean knife and enjoy!

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Only use ‘jimmies’ style sprinkles to avoid color bleeding. If cracks appear, cover with whipped cream and extra sprinkles. For gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based cream cheese, sour cream, and butter. Chill overnight for best texture.

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