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Easter Egg Cheesecake Jars

Easter Egg Cheesecake Jars – A Fun No-Bake Treat!

Delightfully festive Easter Egg Cheesecake Jars, perfect for spring celebrations and customizable to cater dietary preferences.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs Can substitute with crushed digestive biscuits
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar Brown sugar can deepen flavor
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Can substitute with vegan butter or coconut oil
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Ensure softened to avoid lumps
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Maple syrup can be used for natural alternative
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Can switch with vanilla bean paste or almond extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream Keep it cold for stiff peaks
Optional Color and Decoration
  • 1 bottle pink gel food coloring Or use 1 tablespoon of freeze-dried strawberry powder
  • 1 cup whipped cream For topping
  • 2-3 pieces pastel candy eggs For decoration per jar
  • to taste handful rainbow or pastel sprinkles To finish the jars

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping bag
  • mini jars
  • Spatula

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press evenly into the bottom of mini jars. Set aside.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fluffy and fully combined.
Folding in Whipped Cream
  1. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold this whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture.
Color the Filling
  1. Optional: Divide the cheesecake filling into two bowls. Add food coloring or freeze-dried strawberry powder to one bowl and mix.
Layering the Jars
  1. Layer the cheesecake filling into each jar, alternating between plain and colored filling.
Toppings
  1. Swirl whipped cream on top and decorate with pastel candy eggs and sprinkles.
Chill
  1. Refrigerate the filled jars for at least 2-3 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These jars can be made up to 2 days in advance and are a fun activity for the family with decoration options.

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