Description
A delightful recipe for Easter Egg Cheesecake Jars that is easy to prepare and perfect for celebrating the holiday.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- Pink gel food coloring or 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder (optional)
- Whipped cream (for piping or spooning on top)
- 12–18 pastel candy eggs (2–3 per jar)
- Rainbow or pastel sprinkles (to taste)
Instructions
- 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
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened for a smooth texture.
- Use a piping bag for a decorative whipped cream layer.
- Chill the jars for at least 2 hours before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg