Easter Egg Cheesecake Jars (Printable)

Creamy layered cheesecake jars with crushed cookies and hidden chocolate eggs

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cookie Crust

01 - 1 cup digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Layer

03 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1 cup heavy cream, cold

→ Hidden Easter Eggs & Toppings

07 - 18 mini chocolate Easter eggs
08 - 1/2 cup whipped cream, for topping
09 - 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles or pastel sugar pearls

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine crushed biscuits with melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated with butter.
02 - Spoon 2 tablespoons of crumb mixture into bottom of each jar. Gently press down to form an even crust layer.
03 - Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in large bowl with mixer until smooth and creamy consistency is achieved.
04 - Whip cold heavy cream in separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
05 - Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until fully incorporated and fluffy texture is reached.
06 - Spoon cheesecake mixture over cookie crust in each jar, filling approximately halfway.
07 - Nestle 2-3 mini Easter eggs into cheesecake layer of each jar, pressing gently to submerge.
08 - Add remaining cheesecake mixture to cover eggs completely. Smooth tops with spatula for even surface.
09 - Refrigerate jars for at least 2 hours or overnight until cheesecake is fully set and firm.
10 - Top each jar with whipped cream swirl, additional Easter eggs, and sprinkles immediately before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No oven required, leaving your kitchen free for holiday cooking
  • Individual portions mean everyone gets their own personal treasure hunt
  • Can be made completely ahead of time for stress free entertaining
02 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese is non negotiable for avoiding lumps
  • Chilling your mixing bowl before whipping cream helps achieve stable peaks faster
  • Press the crust firmly or it will crumble when spooned
03 -
  • Use a piping bag for the whipped cream topping for professional looking swirls
  • Clear glass jars show off the beautiful layers and make the hidden eggs more mysterious

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