Description
Mini Easter Cheesecakes are rich, bite-sized treats topped with festive Easter candy, making them the perfect holiday dessert that kids and adults alike will love! The combination of a buttery shortbread crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and playful toppings makes these a must-have for your Easter celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 oz shortbread cookies (such as Lorna Doone)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp instant cheesecake pudding mix
- 3 tbsp green sprinkles
- 36 Mini Cadbury Eggs
- 18 Mini Chocolate Bunnies (Lindt brand recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cupcake tin with 18 liners.
- Pulse shortbread cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
- Add melted butter to the crumbs, pulsing again until fully combined.
- Distribute 1 tbsp of crust mixture into each cupcake liner, pressing down firmly.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add sour cream, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing at low speed until silky smooth.
- Spoon about 3-4 tbsp of filling into each liner, leaving 1/4 inch of space.
- Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes until centers are set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and cool for 1 hour with the door slightly open.
- Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and pudding mix until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe a small dollop of whipped cream onto each cheesecake.
- Sprinkle green sprinkles over the top.
- Place two Mini Cadbury Eggs and a chocolate bunny on each cheesecake.
Notes
Serve chilled for the best texture. Pair with coffee or tea for a delightful treat. Garnish with extra chocolate drizzle or powdered sugar for an elegant touch. Arrange on a festive dessert platter with other Easter treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Easter cheesecake, mini cheesecake, Cadbury eggs, holiday dessert