Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 12 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- A few drops of gel food coloring (pastel shades)
- Mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans (for topping)
- Pastel sprinkles
- Shredded coconut (optional, dyed green for 'grass')
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined; press into the bottom of small jars.
- Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until medium-stiff peaks form; set aside.
- Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the crust in each jar and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, add your choice of toppings like sprinkles or mini chocolate eggs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (125g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating lemon zest or almond extract into the cheesecake filling. You can customize colors using pastel gel food coloring to match your spring theme.
