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Easter Egg Cheesecake Jars

Delightful Easter Egg Cheesecake Jars for Easy Spring Treats

Enjoy these Easter Egg Cheesecake Jars, a simple no-bake dessert perfect for spring celebrations!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs can substitute with crushed Oreos or shortbread cookies
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar can experiment with sugar alternatives
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted) ensure fully melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened) ensure at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar can use brown sugar for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream coconut cream can be used for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Pink Gel Food Coloring or Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder (optional) for coloring the cheesecake
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream homemade is recommended
  • 1/2 cup Pastel Candy Eggs or any small candy
  • 2 tablespoons Rainbow or Pastel Sprinkles optional for garnish

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping bag
  • Spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Mix until resembling damp sand. Press evenly into jars.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture in two parts.
  4. Divide filling into two bowls. Color one half with food coloring or powder.
  5. Layer pink cheesecake mixture over the crust followed by the plain cheesecake mixture in each jar.
  6. Pipe whipped cream on top and decorate with pastel candy eggs and sprinkles.
  7. Chill jars in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Perfect for spring celebrations and can be customized with various flavors and colors. Store airtight in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze for a month without toppings.

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