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Mini Easter Cheesecake Jars

Mini Easter Cheesecake Jars – Sweet Spring Treats to Savor

Enjoy festive Mini Easter Cheesecake Jars, a delightful no-bake treat that combines a crunchy graham cracker crust with creamy cheesecake filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 jars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Can substitute with digestive biscuits
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Brown sugar can be used for more flavor
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Lime juice can be substituted
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Mascarpone can be used for a richer filling
For Topping & Decor
  • Gel Food Coloring Optional for color, consider natural food colors
  • Toppings (Mini chocolate eggs, jelly beans, sprinkles, shredded coconut) Seasonal candies for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Jars or dessert cups

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted unsalted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Divide the crust mixture among small jars and pack it down evenly.
  3. Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl until medium-stiff peaks form.
  4. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
  5. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture in three parts.
  6. If desired, add gel food coloring to portions of the mixture.
  7. Layer the cheesecake mixture into each jar over the crust.
  8. Cover and chill jars in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  9. Add desired toppings before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store covered jars in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze without toppings for 2 months. Thaw frozen jars overnight in the fridge before serving.

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