Description
These adorable Easter Egg Cheesecake Jars are the perfect festive treat! Creamy cheesecake layers with a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream, pastel candy eggs, and colorful sprinkles. The perfect dessert for your Easter celebrations!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Layers:
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8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
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Pink gel food coloring or 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder (optional)
For the Topping:
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Whipped cream (for piping or spooning on top)
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12–18 pastel candy eggs (2–3 per jar)
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Instructions
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Prepare the Crust:
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In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until it resembles wet sand.
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Spoon the crumb mixture into mini jars and press gently to form the crust base.
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Prepare the Cheesecake Layers:
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In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
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Add powdered sugar and vanilla, then beat again until fluffy.
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Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two batches until fully combined.
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Divide the mixture into two bowls. Tint one with pink food coloring or strawberry powder for a fruity layer.
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Assemble the Jars:
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Spoon or pipe the pink cheesecake layer over the crust in each jar.
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Follow with the white cheesecake layer on top.
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Add the Topping:
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Add a swirl of whipped cream on each jar.
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Decorate with pastel candy eggs and sprinkles.
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Chill and Serve:
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Chill the jars until ready to serve, ideally for 1-2 hours.
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Notes
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These cheesecake jars can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2-3 days before serving.
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If you prefer a more intense strawberry flavor, use freeze-dried strawberry powder instead of food coloring.
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You can substitute any pastel-colored candy or mini chocolate eggs if you can’t find candy eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini jar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg