This Funfetti Birthday Cheesecake is the ultimate celebration dessert—bright, cheerful, and exploding with rainbow sprinkles! A buttery vanilla cookie crust holds a silky-smooth cheesecake filling flecked with colorful confetti sprinkles. The topping? A creamy whipped frosting and more sprinkles, of course!

It captures everything festive about a birthday cake but with the decadent indulgence of a cheesecake. Perfect for birthdays of any age—because sprinkles make everyone smile!

Why I Absolutely Love This Recipe

• Pure happiness in every slice — rainbow sprinkles make celebrations instantly joyful
• Creamy + crunchy — rich cheesecake meets cookie crunch crust
• No decorating stress — sprinkles do the magic for you
• The flavor is a nostalgic vanilla birthday cake twist on classic cheesecake
• Perfect make-ahead dessert for parties

Why It’s a Must-Try Dish

• A total crowd-pleaser — visually stunning and irresistibly delicious
• Easy technique, bakery-style results
• Kid-approved AND adult-adored
• Works for birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or “just because!”

Time, Servings & Nutrition

Category	Details
Prep Time	25 minutes
Cook Time	55–65 minutes + cooling & chilling
Servings	10–12 slices
Calories	~505 kcal per slice (approx.)
Course	Dessert
Cuisine	American Celebration

Ingredients

Vanilla Cookie Crust

• 2 cups crushed vanilla wafers or Golden Oreos
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 7 tbsp melted unsalted butter

Funfetti Cheesecake Filling

• 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tbsp cornstarch or flour
• ½ cup rainbow jimmies-style sprinkles (not nonpareils—they bleed!)

Whipped Birthday Frosting (optional but recommended!)

• 1 cup cold heavy cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• Extra sprinkles for topping

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1 — Make the Crust

1. Preheat oven to 325°F / 160°C.
2. Mix crushed cookies, sugar, and melted butter.
3. Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan.
4. Bake 8–10 minutes, cool slightly.

Step 2 — Prepare the Filling

1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until super smooth.
2. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix until combined.
3. Add cornstarch.
4. Add eggs one at a time, blending slowly (don’t overmix!).
5. Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles.

Step 3 — Bake

1. Pour filling over crust.
2. Place pan in water bath (optional for no cracks).
3. Bake 55–65 minutes — edges set, center slightly wobbly.
4. Cool in oven with door cracked 1 hour.
5. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

Step 4 — Frost & Decorate

1. Whip cream + powdered sugar until fluffy.
2. Pipe or spread onto chilled cheesecake.
3. Shower with extra sprinkles!

How to Serve

• Serve cold for perfect clean slices
• Add birthday candles
• Pair with milk, coffee, or a festive milkshake
• Slice with a hot clean knife for beautiful layers

Recipe Tips for Success

• Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth filling
• Jimmies sprinkles only → they don’t bleed color
• Chill overnight → improves texture and flavor
• Don’t overbeat batter → prevents cracks
• Slice with a warm knife for clean edges

Delicious Variations

Variation	What to Add
Chocolate Funfetti	Use Oreo crust + add ½ cup white chocolate chips
Strawberry Birthday Cheesecake	Add strawberry purée swirl + pink sprinkles
Funfetti Cheesecake Bars	Bake in 9×13 pan, reduce time by ~15 mins
Confetti Surprise	Add cake batter extract for extra birthday-cake flavor
Gluten-Free	GF cookies for crust + GF sprinkles

Freezing & Storage Guide

Method	Duration	Tips
Fridge	4–5 days	Keep covered, add sprinkles just before serving if needed
Freezer (without frosting)	Up to 2 months	Wrap tightly in plastic & foil
Leftovers with frosting	2–3 days	Whipped cream may soften

Special Equipment Needed

• 9-inch springform pan
• Electric mixer
• Water bath setup (optional)
• Piping bag + star tip (for frosting décor)

FAQ

Q: Can I skip the water bath?
A: Yes, cheesecake may crack slightly — frosting covers it well!

Q: Can I use greek yogurt instead of sour cream?
A: Yes — similar texture, slightly tangier taste.

Q: What sprinkles work best?
A: Jimmies — colorful & don’t melt into the batter.

Q: How do I know when it’s done?
A: Center jiggles a little but edges are set.

Conclusion

This Funfetti Birthday Cheesecake with Sprinkles is happiness baked into a dessert. It’s nostalgic like a classic birthday cake but elevated with the creamy richness of cheesecake. Fun, festive, and irresistibly delicious — a dessert guaranteed to steal the spotlight at any celebration!

If you want, I can also:
Create a printable recipe card
Make a party-themed menu with this cheesecake as the star
Give you a shopping list for your celebration