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Mini Easter Cheesecake Jars

Mini Easter Cheesecake Jars for a Delightful Spring Treat

Mini Easter Cheesecake Jars are a no-bake spring dessert combining creamy cheesecake and buttery crust, perfect for gatherings and made ahead of time.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs can substitute with digestive biscuits
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar optional alternative sweeteners
  • 1 pinch Salt
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice can substitute with lime juice
  • 1 cup Cold Heavy Whipping Cream whip to medium-stiff peaks
For Decorating (Optional)
  • 1 bottle Gel Food Coloring pastel shades for decoration
  • Toppings mini chocolate eggs, jelly beans, pastel sprinkles, shredded coconut dyed green

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons into the bottom of each jar and press down firmly to form a stable crust layer.
  2. In a separate mixing bowl, pour in the cold heavy whipping cream. Whip on medium-high speed until medium-stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice using an electric mixer until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two additions, using a rubber spatula to incorporate without deflating the whipped cream.
  5. If desired, tint your cheesecake filling with gel food coloring until the desired pastel shade is achieved.
  6. Using a piping bag or spoon, fill each jar with cheesecake mixture over the prepared crusts, leaving space for toppings.
  7. Cover each jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
  8. Before serving, add festive toppings like mini chocolate eggs, jelly beans, and pastel sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These jars are easy to make ahead of time and can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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