Description
Mini Easter Cheesecake Jars are an irresistible no-bake dessert perfect for welcoming spring celebrations. These charming little treats combine a creamy cheesecake filling with a crunchy crust, all served in adorable jars that are easy to customize with festive toppings. Ideal for family gatherings or casual get-togethers, these individual servings not only look delightful but also taste amazing. With options like colorful sprinkles and mini chocolate eggs, everyone—kids and adults alike—will enjoy their own personalized dessert. Prepare these jars ahead of time for a stress-free treat that will impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 12 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- A few drops of gel food coloring (pastel shades)
- Lemon zest or almond extract to taste
- Mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans
- Pastel sprinkles
- Shredded coconut (optional, dyed green for ‘grass’)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of small jars to form the crust.
- Whip cold heavy cream in a separate bowl until medium-stiff peaks form.
- Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.
- Fill each jar with cheesecake filling over the crust and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, add decorations like coconut ‘grass’ and mini chocolate eggs on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg