Funfetti Birthday Cheesecake with Sprinkles
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
Instructions
- Step 1 — Make the Crust : Preheat oven to 325°F / 160°C. Mix crushed cookies, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake 8–10 minutes, cool slightly.
- Step 2 — Prepare the Filling : Beat cream cheese and sugar until super smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix until combined. Add cornstarch. Add eggs one at a time, blending slowly (don’t overmix!). Gently fold in rainbow sprinkles.
- Step 3 — Bake : Pour filling over crust. Place pan in water bath (optional for no cracks). Bake 55–65 minutes — edges set, center slightly wobbly. Cool in oven with door cracked 1 hour. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- Step 4 — Frost u0026 Decorate : Whip cream + powdered sugar until fluffy. Pipe or spread onto chilled cheesecake. Shower with extra sprinkles!