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Air Fryer Mini Egg Cheesecake

Air Fryer Mini Egg Cheesecake! Indulge in a creamy and delicious mini egg cheesecake with this easy recipe. Includes a step-by-step video tutorial for perfect results every time. The ideal dessert for Easter or any special occasion!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
9 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 673 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the crust
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) digestive biscuits (or Graham cracker crumbs)
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter , melted
For the filling
  • 150 g (5 ½ oz) Cadbury's Mini Eggs
  • 450 g (1 lb) mascarpone cheese or Philadelphia cream cheese, full fat
  • 225 g (1 cup) sour cream full fat
  • 395 g ( 14oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
  • pinch salt
For the topping
  • 180 ml (¾ cup) double cream (heavy cream)
  • 60 g (½ cup) icing sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 1 tbsp cream cheese full-fat
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Cadbury's Mini Eggs to decorate, as needed

Instructions

PREPARE THE BASE
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  1. Mist a 7-inch loose-bottomed pan with cake release and line the bottom and sides with non-stick baking paper.
  2. Crush the biscuits in a mini chopper or place in a large sandwich bag and gently crush using a rolling pin. Melt the butter in a saucepan and mix with the crumbs until you have a wet sand texture.
  3. Tip the crumbs into the prepared tin and press down firmly to create the base. Chill in the fridge while you make the filling.
MAKE THE CHEESE CAKE FILLING
  1. Place the Mini Eggs in a sandwich bag and crush with a rolling pin (you may need to do this in batches). Set aside.
  2. Place the mascarpone, sour cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and salt in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric whisk until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs, mixing on low speed. For an extra-creamy cheesecake strain the filling through a fine sieve.
  4. Stir in the crushed mini eggs and pour the filling over the base. Tap gently on the countertop to release any air bubbles.
BAKE THE CHEESECAKE
  1. Place the pan in the basket of your Air Fryer and bake at 140°C / 285°F for 30 minutes.
  2. Reduce the temperature to 120°C / 250°F and bake for further 25-30 minutes or until the cheesecake is set with a bit of a jiggle in the middle. Leave the cheesecake to cool in the Air Fryer basket after you turn it off.
  3. Cover the cheesecake pan with foil or a plate and chill for at least 6 hours and ideally overnight.
DECORATE AND SERVE
  1. Take the cheesecake out of the fridge and run a thin knife blade around the edge to loosen. Release the cheesecake from the pan and place on a plate or cake stand.
  2. Beat the cream, cream cheese, icing sugar and vanilla on medium speed until it holds peaks.
  3. Spread over the cheesecake using a palette knife or place in a piping bag and pipe over the top.
  4. Decorate with whole Cadbury's Mini Eggs and sprinkle with white chocolate shavings. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • • Air Fryers are all a little bit different so you might need to adjust the cooking time if you use a different model than the one I tested the recipe on. If the cheesecake is not baked, i.e. mostly set with a slight jiggle in the middle, add a few minutes to the cooking time. • If the cheesecake is browning too quickly you can also reduce the temperature and bake for slightly longer. • Allow the cheesecake to cool in the Air Fryer basket after it has finished baking to avoid cracks. • Chill the cheesecake for at least 8 hours and ideally overnight so that it can set properly before slicing. • Prepare the filling in advance and chill before using or top with cherry pie filling or Black Cherries in Kirsch instead.

Nutrition Information

Calories 673kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 49g (75%) Saturated Fat 29g (145%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 146mg (49%) Sodium 235mg (10%) Potassium 230mg (7%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 41g (82%) Vitamin A 1457IU (29%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 259mg (26%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 673

% Daily Value*

Calories 673kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 49g 75%
Saturated Fat 29g 145%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 146mg 49%
Sodium 235mg 10%
Potassium 230mg 5%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 41g 82%
Vitamin A 1457IU 29%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 259mg 26%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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