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Egg Cheesecake Jars

Egg Cheesecake Jars That Make Easter Extra Special

Delightful Egg Cheesecake Jars are a visually appealing no-bake dessert perfect for Easter celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Substitution: Crushed Oreos or shortbread cookies for a unique flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar No direct substitutions.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Use salted butter if unsalted is unavailable.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened for easy mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar May be substituted with a sugar alternative as needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract No direct substitutions.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with whipped topping for a quicker option.
  • 1 teaspoon Pink Gel Food Coloring or Freeze-Dried Strawberry Powder Optional; can skip for an all-white version.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Make your own or use store-bought.
  • 1 cup Pastel Candy Eggs Substitute with chocolate eggs or other decorations as desired.
  • 1/4 cup Rainbow or Pastel Sprinkles Alternatives include coconut flakes or nuts for a different texture.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Whisk
  • Jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by preemptively melting 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the texture resembles damp sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of individual jars to form a sturdy crust.
  2. In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add in ½ cup of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and airy.
  3. In a separate bowl, pour in 1 cup of heavy cream. Using a whisk or electric mixer, whip the cream on high speed until stiff peaks form, which should take about 3–5 minutes.
  4. Once your cream is whipped, gently fold the fluffy cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Divide the filling into two equal bowls. In one bowl, add pink gel food coloring or freeze-dried strawberry powder, stirring gently until uniformly tinted.
  5. Grab your prepared jars and start layering! Use a piping bag or a spoon to carefully pipe or spoon a layer of the pink cheesecake filling over the crust. Follow up with the white cheesecake filling, layering it neatly on top.
  6. Cover the jars with plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  7. When ready to serve, remove the jars from the fridge. Pipe a swirl of whipped cream on top, then decorate with pastel candy eggs and colorful sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow at least 2 hours for the Egg Cheesecake Jars to set properly for optimal texture and taste. Feel free to experiment with flavors by adding lemon zest or different extracts.

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