Funfetti Swirl Birthday Cheesecake
This festive, show-stopping cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy vanilla bean filling packed with colorful rainbow sprinkles. It's the ultimate celebratory dessert that combines the nostalgic flavor of birthday cake with the rich, velvety texture of a classic New York-style cheesecake.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs finely ground
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 24 oz cream cheese full-fat, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 0.5 cup rainbow jimmies do not use nonpareils as they bleed color
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
Notes
For best results, use 'jimmies' (rod-shaped sprinkles) rather than 'nonpareils' (tiny balls) to ensure the colors don't bleed into the batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. This cheesecake freezes beautifully; wrap individual slices in plastic wrap and foil for up to 3 months.