Description
Mini Easter Cheesecake Jars are a delightful, no-bake dessert perfect for spring celebrations. These charming jars combine a creamy cheesecake filling with a crunchy crust, making them an irresistible treat for Easter parties, family gatherings, or as a sweet afternoon snack. The best part? You can personalize each jar with colorful toppings to match any festive occasion. Easy to prepare and portable, these mini cheesecakes are a hit at picnics and potlucks alike. Get ready to impress your guests with this fun and delightful dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 12 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Optional: gel food coloring, lemon zest, mini chocolate eggs, pastel sprinkles
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt until it resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of small jars (2–3 tablespoons each).
- In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream until medium-stiff peaks form; set aside.
- Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully blended.
- Optionally tint the filling with gel food coloring for a pastel effect.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the crust in each jar.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Decorate with shredded coconut 'grass,' sprinkles, and mini chocolate eggs just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (140g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg