Mini Easter Cheesecake Jars – A Cute, No-Bake Spring Dessert
Get ready to impress your guests with these Mini Easter Cheesecake Jars – A Cute, No-Bake Spring Dessert! These delightful treats combine rich, creamy cheesecake filling with a crunchy crust, all beautifully presented in individual jars. Perfect for Easter celebrations, spring gatherings, or just a fun family dessert night, these jars are as easy to make as they are visually stunning. With vibrant colors and an array of customizable toppings like mini chocolate eggs and pastel sprinkles, they’re sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Plus, there’s no baking involved—just mix, layer, and chill for an unforgettable dessert that captures the essence of the season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 jars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 12 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Optional: gel food coloring, mini chocolate eggs, sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter until crumbly. Press mixture into the bottom of small jars.
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until medium-stiff peaks form.
- Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped cream gently.
- Optionally tint the filling with gel food coloring.
- Layer the cheesecake filling over the crust in each jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, add toppings like shredded coconut 'grass' and mini chocolate eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg