Description
Indulge in the charm of Mini Easter Cheesecake Jars, a delightful no-bake dessert that’s perfect for spring celebrations. These adorable jars combine a creamy cheesecake filling with a crunchy, buttery crust, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting an Easter brunch or looking for a fun family dessert, these mini cheesecakes are sure to impress with their vibrant colors and festive toppings. Plus, they’re easy to customize with your favorite flavors and decorations, making them a hit with kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 12 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: Gel food coloring, lemon zest, mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans for decoration
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt until it resembles wet sand.
- Press 2–3 tablespoons of the mixture into each jar to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until medium-stiff peaks form and refrigerate.
- Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until combined.
- If desired, add gel food coloring or lemon zest to the filling.
- Fill each jar with the cheesecake mixture over the crust layer and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Decorate with toppings just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg