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Home » Food » Springtime Mini Cheesecakes for Easter

Springtime Mini Cheesecakes for Easter

By: Liz  /  Published: March 20, 2012  /  Updated: April 4, 2012  /   Leave a comment

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Make little Easter cheesecakes in delightful Springtime hues, and fill them with your choice of topping(s). The possibilities are endless and delicious!

Filling
3 (8-oz) packages cream cheese
1 14-oz) can sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
18 4-oz mini graham cracker crusts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sweetened condensed milk; beat well. Add vanilla and eggs; beat on medium speed until smooth.

3. Separate filling into individual portions (about 1/3 cup). Using food coloring, tint in the colors of your choosing.

4. Fill mini graham cracker crusts with the filling. (Optional: Fill crust halfway, then spoon a couple teaspoons of jam (blueberry, cherry, raspberry, etc.) and add the rest of filling.) Bake for 15-20 minutes.

5. Remove from oven and cool completely. Once cooled, refrigerate until serving.

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Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. Kathleen says

    January 5, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    These are so adorable and colorful. Perfect for Easter!

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  2. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    December 8, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    I would love to make these for Christmas! Yumm!

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  3. Jenn says

    June 21, 2012 at 9:47 am

    Those are adorable!

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  4. Becca @ Mama B says

    May 27, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    YUM! So creative!

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  5. JulieD says

    May 7, 2012 at 11:30 am

    awww, very cute!

    Reply
  6. Terri S Crum says

    April 30, 2012 at 5:01 pm

    Such a cute idea!! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  7. Kenda says

    April 16, 2012 at 9:18 am

    I love colorful desserts – these look awesome!

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  8. Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says

    April 5, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    Such a cute and unique idea!

    Reply
  9. Carol L says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:14 am

    These are so delicious sounding and easy to make. Thanks so much for sharing. My daughter will love you for posting this. 🙂 What a really cute Easter dessert. Thanks again
    Carol L
    Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com

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  10. Patricia Mohl says

    March 27, 2012 at 7:59 pm

    These cheesecakes are awesome never seen these before.

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  11. Stefanie says

    March 26, 2012 at 4:21 pm

    What a great idea!

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  12. noelle says

    March 25, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    now this is cool…
    i will need to remember this for next year (if I make it to our family Easter gathering)

    Reply
  13. Karen says

    March 25, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    How cute and colorful!

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  14. Courtney says

    March 24, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    These are so cute!!

    Reply
  15. Laurie says

    March 24, 2012 at 5:43 pm

    Thats a really cute idea!

    Reply
  16. Amy says

    March 23, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    Those are so cute. What a great idea!

    Reply
  17. Debby Pucci says

    March 23, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Those are so cute and I adore cheesecake!

    Reply
  18. sandie says

    March 22, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    Now those are really cool! sandie

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  19. sue m says

    March 22, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    this is so nice well try.

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  20. Jen-Eighty MPH Mom says

    March 22, 2012 at 2:05 am

    These are darling – and so festive! Aren’t you clever:) I think I might have to make these for Easter!

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  21. Cathi says

    March 22, 2012 at 12:33 am

    Oh so festive and clever! I just have to make these with my granddaughter!

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  22. Stefani says

    March 21, 2012 at 10:34 pm

    What a cute idea!

    Reply
  23. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    March 21, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    Very cute and colorful!

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  24. trisha says

    March 21, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    so good! i thumbs up on stumble for sure!

    Reply
  25. Mimi says

    March 21, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    Those are stinkin’ cute!! My kids would love these!

    Reply
  26. ohkeeka [The Type A Housewife] says

    March 21, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    These are beautiful! They almost look like Easter eggs. But better, because they’re cheesecake. 😀

    Reply
  27. [email protected] Sandwich says

    March 21, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    What a great idea! Where do you get mini graham cracker crusts??? That is a true timesaver! 🙂

    Reply
  28. Marcie W. says

    March 21, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    I am a cheesecake addict and so is my (currently pregnant) little sister. I’m going to make these for us as a springtime treat!

    Reply
  29. Paula @ Frosted Fingers says

    March 21, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    What a cute idea! I love those!

    Reply
  30. Kristin says

    March 21, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    You definitely had me at cheesecake!

    Reply
  31. Jennifer says

    March 21, 2012 at 11:49 am

    Those look awesome!!! My husband loves cheesecake

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  32. Barbara says

    March 21, 2012 at 11:02 am

    These are perfect for Easter.

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  33. Lucy says

    March 21, 2012 at 10:24 am

    My nephew, mom and husband loves cheesecake and this looks easy I am gonna try this for Easter!!

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  34. Sky says

    March 21, 2012 at 9:25 am

    Thanks for sharing! My nephews will be here this Easter and this would be fun for all of us to do!

    Reply
  35. Busy Bee Suz says

    March 21, 2012 at 6:15 am

    These are just darling.
    I could eat one or 14 at a sitting !!!!

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  36. Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says

    March 20, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    Oh my goodness — I totally love these.

    You, my dear, are my hero.

    Reply
  37. Louise says

    March 20, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    You made them look delicious! Yum!

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  38. Theresa says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    The kids would love these! I’ll have to make these with them.

    Reply
  39. Ms. A says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    The Easter bunny can feel free to bring me some of these!

    Reply
  40. Ashley says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:14 pm

    These look INCREDIBLE!!! Thank you for sharing this recipe.

    Reply
  41. Anna says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    what an awesome idea. my kids would love to make these with me. and to decorate them!

    Reply
  42. Virginia from That Bald Chick says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    I’m so excited to try these!

    Reply
  43. pamela ponder says

    March 20, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    so cute i am going to have to try these…looks fun!!!

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  44. Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says

    March 20, 2012 at 6:35 pm

    OMG! Those are SO freaking cute! I can’t believe how easy they are to make. I’ll definitely be making these for Easter.

    Reply
  45. Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies says

    March 20, 2012 at 6:28 pm

    Such a super cute idea! I love them.

    Reply
  46. crystal says

    March 20, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Oh fun! Those look awesome! I’m totally going to make those.

    Reply
  47. MaryD says

    March 20, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    Is there a season or holiday that mini cheesecakes are not appropriate for…NO.

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  48. drollgirl says

    March 20, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    they are SO CUTE!!!! i might just make these for easter!!!!

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  49. Robin says

    March 20, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    Holy canoli – I am soooo making these.

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  50. SWEET TEA says

    March 20, 2012 at 4:13 pm

    Oh Yum!
    Pretty and yummy – what a great duo!

    Reply
  51. Rebecca says

    March 20, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    You know mini….Bite Sized! is just wrong. Do you have any idea how many of those I can eat in one sitting????

    Reply
  52. Melinda says

    March 20, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    so cute!!! loving all the pretty colors

    Reply
  53. Heather's Happenings says

    March 20, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    Oh how good these look.

    Reply
  54. Terry (My Journey With Candida) says

    March 20, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    Those look so much like spring. I am just loving this weather Liz!!! And then, I come to your blog and see spring here too!!

    Reply
  55. JDaniel4's Mom says

    March 20, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    These are so cute! I bet they are delicious!

    Reply
  56. Dee @ Cocktails with Mom says

    March 20, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    These some real cuties. Can I put my order in already?

    Reply
  57. Nichol says

    March 20, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    MMM so yummy and pretty! I would have to make a few purple to my collection of treats!

    Reply
  58. JamericanSpice says

    March 20, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Gosh I love how colorful too. My kids would love this!

    Reply
  59. Otin says

    March 20, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    I like the idea of the jam because I’m not a huge plain cheesecake fan. I might even like chocolate or fruit in mine! Very cute.

    Reply
  60. Jenn @therebelchick says

    March 20, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    These are so cute! Thank you for sharing your recipe!

    Reply
  61. Megan says

    March 20, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    These look so cute!

    Reply
  62. Imperfectmomma says

    March 20, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    Awesome. Think I might hafta try this out!

    Reply
  63. Brandy says

    March 20, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    These look and sound delicious! I may have to try to make these for my Xia-Xia Pets Easter Egg hunt party on Saturday!

    Reply
  64. Shari says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    Love the colors!!

    You have been awarded the Versatile Blogger award. Stop by my blog to collect your award! http://fruitloopgirlslife.blogspot.com/2012/03/versatile-blogger-award.html

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  65. Miss Angie says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    I can’t decide if this looks delicious (huge cheesecake fan here) or disgusting (cheesecake should not be that color…) LOL!

    Reply
  66. Susie's Homemade says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    Those are VERY festive:-)

    Reply
  67. quirkyloon says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    Oh my heck! Those look adorable and delish. And cheesecake is my weakness amongst many weaknesses. *smile*

    Reply
  68. Patty says

    March 20, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Well aren’t they just adorable

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  69. Lady Mama says

    March 20, 2012 at 11:15 am

    Love love love these! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  70. brian miller says

    March 20, 2012 at 11:09 am

    nice….love all the bright colors and i do like my cheese cake…maybe a bit too much…

    Reply
  71. Jackie says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:50 am

    How cute! And this is great for the kids to help with!

    Reply
  72. RJ says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:48 am

    *Groans* It is impossible to go vegan with all these yummy desert ideas. 😀

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  73. Connie Weiss says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:30 am

    What a fantastic idea!

    Reply
  74. Susan says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:20 am

    Those are adorable! and I’m sure delicious. So colorful 🙂

    Reply
  75. Xenia says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:10 am

    Mmmm… so cute and fun! I would definitely sit down with one of those and a fork and not even feel bad about not sharing.

    Reply
  76. Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says

    March 20, 2012 at 10:05 am

    These turned out so cute! And I love cheesecake 🙂

    Reply
  77. April Decheine says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:56 am

    OMG how cute are these! I need to make something festive for the Easter Holiday!! I love Cheesecake, not to sweet for the tummy 🙂

    Reply
  78. Michele says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:54 am

    Those are so cute. I’m afraid that I’d eat them all in one sitting. See, I know myself too well.

    Reply
  79. Natalie says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:29 am

    These are so colorful and fun! And I bet they are tasty!

    Reply
  80. Donna says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:27 am

    What a great idea!

    Reply
  81. Anne - Mommy Has to Work says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:26 am

    How cute! Maybe we can add this to our Easter Candy Making Day!

    Reply
  82. Stephanie says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:13 am

    those are so cute! I have a tried and true “perfect” {according to the hubs cheesecake recipe but I could so do this!!

    Reply
  83. Serendipity is Sweet says

    March 20, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Those are adorable! Cute idea 😉

    Reply
  84. Galit Breen says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:51 am

    LOVE this idea! Clever and cute!

    Reply
  85. Kmama says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:48 am

    Those are so cute!!

    Reply
  86. Tammy says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:47 am

    I like how colorful they are.

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  87. Adrienne says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:44 am

    Cute, cute, cute!

    Reply
  88. Colleen says

    March 20, 2012 at 8:43 am

    Can we say “ADORABLE” what a cute idea and I must say that photo is great!

    Reply
    • Colleen says

      March 20, 2012 at 8:44 am

      And OH MY I can’t believe I was the first of probably 50-100 comments to come LOL! That is what happens when you are a funny awesome blogger like YOU!

      Reply

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