Mini Easter Cheesecake Jars – A Cute, No-Bake Spring Dessert
Mini Easter Cheesecake Jars are the ultimate no-bake dessert for your spring celebrations. These delightful treats combine a creamy cheesecake filling with a crunchy crust, creating an irresistible sweet bite that’s perfect for any gathering. Ideal for Easter or springtime events, these mini cheesecakes can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to focus on enjoying your festivities. With endless opportunities for customization in flavors and vibrant colors, every jar is not only delicious but also a charming addition to your dessert table. Plus, they make serving simple – no slicing required!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: About 6 servings 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 cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Optional: Gel food coloring, mini chocolate eggs, pastel sprinkles
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter until combined.
- Spoon mixture into small jars (2–3 tablespoons each) and press to form a crust.
- Whip heavy cream in a cold bowl until medium-stiff peaks form; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently fold in whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- If using, tint the filling with gel food coloring.
- Fill jars with cheesecake mixture over the crust and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Decorate with toppings just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (120g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 57mg