Description
Delightful dessert jars combining creamy cheesecake with vibrant colors, perfect for Easter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Easter egg candies for decoration
- Food coloring (optional) for layers
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Divide the mixture into small jars, pressing it down to create the base.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully incorporated.
- If using food coloring, divide the cheesecake mixture into bowls and tint with food coloring to create layers.
- Layer the cheesecake mixture in the jars over the graham cracker base, alternating colors if desired.
- Top with Easter egg candies for decoration.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes before serving. Enjoy your delightful Easter dessert!
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling. Keep the jars covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg