Description
Sweet layers of creamy Easter egg cheesecake jars blend nostalgic childhood memories with sophisticated dessert crafting. Rich chocolate, silky cream cheese, and festive sprinkles combine in portable mason jar perfection that will delight guests at any springtime celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 12–18 pastel candy eggs
Sweeteners and Flavorings:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink gel food coloring (optional)
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder (optional)
Binding and Base Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Craft a delectable base by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar until the mixture resembles coarse, damp sand.
- Distribute the crumbly foundation evenly into miniature glass jars, gently compressing to create a solid crust layer.
- Whip cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until silky and uniform, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating the mixture until it becomes light and airy.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, maintaining a delicate, cloud-like consistency.
- Separate the creamy filling into two portions, transforming one section with pink food coloring or strawberry powder for a vibrant layer.
- Carefully layer the pink-tinted cheesecake cream atop the graham cracker foundation in each jar.
- Delicately pipe or spoon the pristine white cheesecake mixture over the pink layer, creating a beautiful two-tone effect.
- Crown each jar with a luxurious swirl of whipped cream, adding an elegant finishing touch.
- Embellish with pastel candy eggs and a sprinkle of colorful decorations for a festive presentation.
- Refrigerate the assembled jars for 1-2 hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to set, ensuring a perfectly chilled dessert.
Notes
- Customize the crust by swapping graham crackers with gluten-free cookies or crushed almonds for dietary needs.
- Use room temperature cream cheese to achieve a smoother, lump-free cheesecake filling that blends effortlessly.
- Create a vegan version by substituting cream cheese with cashew-based alternatives and using coconut whipped cream for a dairy-free delight.
- Experiment with different natural food colorings like beetroot powder or matcha for unique pastel layers that add both color and subtle flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 18
- Calories: 159
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg