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No-Bake Mini Easter Cheesecake Swirls

Delicate and playful mini cheesecakes topped with pastel colors, perfect for Easter gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Filling
  • 16 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened Soften to room temperature.
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • Pink and yellow gel food coloring Use gel coloring for best results.
Garnish
  • 1/2 cup whipped topping or stabilized whipped cream For garnish.
  • 1/2 cup pastel chocolate mini eggs For decoration.
  • 2 tablespoons crushed chocolate candy pieces
  • 2 tablespoons pastel sprinkles

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until evenly combined. The texture should resemble wet sand.
  2. Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Press about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner. Chill for 15 to 20 minutes to set.
Make the Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Beat until fully incorporated and silky.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
  5. Divide the cheesecake mixture into three bowls. Leave one plain, tint one with pink gel food coloring, and tint one with yellow gel food coloring. Fold gently until evenly colored.
Assembly
  1. Spoon alternating colors into a large piping bag fitted with a large star tip to create a marbled swirl effect.
  2. Pipe the cheesecake filling onto each chilled crust in tall swirls.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
  4. Before serving, garnish with whipped topping, mini eggs, crushed candy pieces, and pastel sprinkles.
  5. For clean swirls, chill the filled cheesecakes thoroughly before decorating.

Notes

These can be made a day in advance for easy Easter entertaining. Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.