Easter Egg Cheesecake Jars
Easter Egg Cheesecake Jars are a delightful and festive dessert that combines creamy cheesecake filling with a crunchy graham cracker crust, topped with colorful Easter candies.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Hand Mixer
- whisk
- spoons
- jars or cups
Ingredients
Cheesecake Mixture
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 cup crushed graham crackers
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
Topping
- Mini chocolate eggs or other Easter candies for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
- In another bowl, combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter and mix well.
Layering
- In small jars or cups, layer the graham cracker mixture, followed by the cheesecake filling.
- Repeat the layers until the jars are filled.
- Top each jar with mini chocolate eggs or other candies.
Chilling
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the cheesecake to firm up.
Notes
For best results, use full-fat cream cheese. Let the jars sit in the refrigerator longer for a firmer cheesecake. You can customize the toppings based on your favorite Easter candies.
Nutrition
Serving: 1jarCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g
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