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Mini Easter Cheesecake Jars

Mini Easter Cheesecake Jars for a Festive Spring Delight

These Mini Easter Cheesecake Jars are a delightful no-bake dessert, perfect for capturing the joy of springtime celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 jars
Course: Desserts
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits for a different flavor
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted; coconut oil works for dairy-free
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 12 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar can reduce to 1/3 cup for lemony taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
For Color and Flavor (Optional)
  • gel food coloring a few drops in pastel shades
  • lemon zest or almond extract to taste
For Toppings
  • mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans
  • pastel sprinkles
  • shredded coconut optional, dyed green for 'grass'

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • spatula
  • piping bag
  • small jars
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of jars to create the crust.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream on medium-high speed until medium-stiff peaks form, about 3–5 minutes. Refrigerate to keep cool.
  3. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
  5. Optionally, divide filling and mix in gel food coloring to achieve desired colors.
  6. Fill jars with cheesecake filling over the crust, leaving space for decorations.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
  8. Decorate with coconut, sprinkles, and mini chocolate eggs before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened but not melted for the best texture. For longer storage, freeze without toppings.

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