Prep: 25 mins | Set: Overnight or min. 6 hours

As Easter approaches, it’s time to get excited and whip up some delightful treats that you can enjoy with your family.

This mouthwatering Easter cheesecake combines the richness of vanilla, the crunch of KitKat, and the decadence of chocolate ganache. Get ready to blow your mind and your taste buds with how easy and delicious this cheesecake recipe is!

Try a new Easter dessert

Easter is an occasion filled with tradition and time for family gatherings, Easter egg hunts, and of course, indulging in delicious treats.

While classic Easter desserts like hot cross buns and chocolate eggs aren’t going anywhere, there's always room for something new. This year, why not make a cheesecake that's as creative as it is delicious?

Rich and creamy cheesecake

It’s such a lovely Easter recipe that family of all ages will love! The KitKat bunnies make it feel unique and cute, and that’s before you even take a slice. When you tuck into a slice, you’ll wish you’d cut a bigger piece…

At the heart of this Easter dessert lies a velvety vanilla cheesecake with a generous scattering of KitKat chunks throughout the creamy filling to give it an crunch. Every bite just gets better, the perfect balance of chocolate ganache, creamy vanilla and KitKat Chunky crunches.

Tips for making vanilla cheesecake

Making a cheesecake recipe for the first time can seem daunting, but follow this recipe and baking tips to make the most luxurious cheesecake EVER!

Preparing the cheesecake base:

The biscuit base of a cheesecake needs to be perfect so you don’t have a crumbly base. Make sure you add in enough melted butter so the blended up biscuits can hold themselves together in the tin.

You can test the texture by taking a small amount between your fingers and pressing it together to see if it can come together. When you come to putting it in the cake tin, press the biscuit mixture firmly into the bottom so it sets compact and sturdy.

Getting the right texture:

Whisk the cold cream cheese, double cream and sifted icing sugar until it starts to thicken. Make sure you keep an eye on the texture, because it can go from under-whisked to over-whisked in seconds depending on the mixer.

How do you know when cheesecake is whipped enough? Scoop a spoon into the cheesecake mixture and hold the spoon upside down, if it doesn’t hold on the spoon, keep whisking.

Setting the cheesecake:

It’s so important to let the cheesecake set for long enough in the fridge. Setting time is a big priority for cheesecakes, and there’s nothing worse than having your cheesecake collapse when you take it out of the tin. Leave it overnight - it’s the best bet for properly setting your cheesecake. I’ve left it for a couple hours, 6 hours etc. but overnight always gives the best finish…

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