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Gluten-free Chocolate Cornflake Mini Egg Cheesecake

My gluten-free chocolate cornflake mini egg cheesecake is no-bake, easy to make and the ultimate Easter showstopper that's Coeliac-friendly!
Course Dessert
Keyword easter
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings 12 people
Calories 627kcal

Ingredients

  • For the base:
  • 75 g butter
  • 75 g golden syrup
  • 300 g chocolate chopped
  • 200 g gluten-free cornflakes
  • For the cheesecake filling:
  • 500 g full-fat cream cheese
  • 100 g icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 300 ml double cream
  • 250 g mini eggs crushed + extra for the topping

Instructions

  • Place your butter, golden syrup and chocolate into a glass bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and allow to gradually melt. Stir together so the mixture is combined and smooth. Remove the bowl from the heat.
  • Place your gluten free cornflakes into a large bowl and then pour the melted chocolate mixture all over the top of the cornflakes. Mix it together so they are well coated.
  • Press the cornflake mixture into a 8 inch / 20cm loose bottomed tin (you can use a spring form one if you prefer, loose bottom is just my preference. You can also use a 9 inch / 23cm tin, the base will just be thinner and the cheesecake shorter).
  • Press the cornflakes initially into the bottom of the tin, pressing them down to compact and then start to build up the sides with the cornflakes too. Once you have, place in the fridge to firm up and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • For the filling, mix together the cream cheese, icing sugar and vanilla extract. An electric hand mixer on a medium speed for about 20 seconds is fine for this, by hand is an option too, just ensure everything is well mixed before continuing.
  • Add in the double cream and keep mixing until the mixture firms up a little. I use my eclectic hand mixer for this for about 1-2 minutes until it thickens up - try not to over mix though, otherwise it can split and won't set in the fridge! If you are worried about splitting, only mix with an electric mixer to combine for about 20 seconds, then continue by hand until it has properly thickened.
  • Fold in the crushed mini eggs by hand and then spoon and spread the filling onto the cornflake base. Place into the fridge to set for a minimum of 5 hours. I like to make mine the day before and leave it to chill fully overnight.
  • When you are ready to serve, remove the cheesecake from the tin carefully and top with extra mini eggs. If the cheesecake feels like it won’t come out of the tin easily, leave it a few minutes out of the fridge as that will help it come out no problem. Cut into slices using a sharp knife and keep any extra in the fridge.

Notes

See FAQ section for advice on making this recipe dairy-free and vegan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 627kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 1188IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg