Description

A quick and easy creamy birthday cheesecake with a silky cheesecake base and a cloud-like fluffy whipped topping, perfect for celebrations and crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

24 oz (680 g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup (240 g) full-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
2 oz (57 g) cream cheese, softened (for whipped topping)
Fresh berries or sprinkles (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or non-stick spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat 24 oz softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Avoid overmixing.
Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar while mixing on low speed. Add 3 large eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each.
Fold in 1 cup sour cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Mix just until combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Chill a mixing bowl and whisk attachment. Combine 1 cup cold heavy cream, 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, and 2 oz softened cream cheese. Whisk on high speed until soft peaks form.
Spread or pipe the whipped topping over the chilled cheesecake. Garnish with fresh berries or sprinkles if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks. Slow cooling in the oven reduces cracks. Adding cream cheese to whipped cream stabilizes the topping. A water bath can be used for ultra-smooth results. Store leftovers covered in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of c
Calories: 320
Sugar: 14
Fat: 24
Carbohydrates: 18
Protein: 6

Keywords: cheesecake, birthday dessert, creamy cheesecake, whipped topping, easy cheesecake, celebration dessert