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Easter Egg Cheesecake Jars

Easter Egg Cheesecake Jars: Sweet No-Bake Delight for Spring

Easter Egg Cheesecake Jars are a delightful no-bake treat perfect for spring celebrations, featuring a buttery crust and creamy filling topped with festive candy eggs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs can substitute with crushed Oreos
  • 2 tbl Granulated Sugar adjust to taste
  • 4 tbl Unsalted Butter (melted)
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened) use full-fat for richness
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar sifted to eliminate lumps
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure extract is preferable
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream whipped to stiff peaks
  • 1 tsp Pink Gel Food Coloring or Strawberry Powder (optional) for coloring
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Pastel Candy Eggs for decoration
  • 1 tbl Rainbow or Pastel Sprinkles optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • piping bag
  • jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until damp sand-like consistency. Press into jars to form an even base.
  2. Make the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese until smooth, then adding powdered sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  3. Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl to stiff peaks, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Color the filling by dividing it and mixing half with pink gel food coloring or strawberry powder.
  5. Layer jars with pink cheesecake filling followed by plain cheesecake filling, leaving space for toppings.
  6. Chill the jars covered for at least 2 hours, then top with whipped cream, candy eggs, and sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the jars for at least 2 hours to allow the cheesecake to set properly. Use a piping bag for attractive layering.

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