Easter Egg Cheesecake Jars (Printable)

Layered creamy cheesecake with crushed cookies and surprise chocolate eggs in individual jars

# 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 Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine crushed biscuits with melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
02 - Spoon 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each jar and gently press down to form a crust.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract with a mixer until smooth and creamy.
04 - In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
05 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and fluffy.
06 - Spoon a layer of cheesecake mixture over the cookie crust in each jar, filling about halfway.
07 - Nestle 2–3 mini Easter eggs into the cheesecake layer of each jar.
08 - Add another layer of cheesecake mixture to cover the eggs, smoothing the tops.
09 - Chill the jars in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight) to set.
10 - Before serving, top each jar with a swirl of whipped cream, extra Easter eggs, and sprinkles.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No oven required means more time for egg hunts and family moments
  • Individual portions let everyone discover their own hidden chocolate surprise
  • Make them ahead and pull them out when guests arrive
02 -
  • Skip chocolate cookie crust variations until you have mastered the classic version first
  • The eggs need to be fully covered or they will soften in the refrigerator
03 -
  • Set your cream cheese out two hours before starting for effortless mixing
  • Chill your mixing bowl and beaters for 10 minutes before whipping cream