Easter Egg Cheesecake Jars
Delightful Easter Egg Cheesecake Jars made with cream cheese, whipped cream, and decorated with pastel candy eggs.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- mini jars
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 block
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream whipped to stiff peaks
- 1 tablespoon pink gel food coloring or freeze-dried strawberry powder optional
Toppings
- whipped cream for piping or spooning on top
- 12–18 pieces pastel candy eggs 2–3 per jar
- rainbow or pastel sprinkles to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until it resembles wet sand.
- Spoon the crumb mixture into mini jars and press gently to form the crust base.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat again until fluffy.
- Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two batches until fully combined.
- Divide mixture into two bowls. Tint one with pink food coloring or strawberry powder for a fruity layer.
- Spoon or pipe the pink layer over the crust. Follow with the white layer on top.
- Add a swirl of whipped cream on each jar.
- Decorate with candy eggs and sprinkles. Chill until ready to serve!
Notes
These cheesecake jars are perfect for Easter gatherings and can be prepared in advance.
Nutrition
Serving: 1jarCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 2mg
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