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published date: March 11, 2017
modified datt: February 07,2019

Easter Nest Cheesecakes

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These Easter cheesecakes are so sweet. We think they make adorable little desserts for everyone at the table. Make with malted milk eggs or jelly beans, whatever your preference.  They make 18 nests and can be made in less than an hour. Enjoy!

Easter Nest Cheesecakes:

Makes: 18 nests
Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 25 to 30 minutes
Cool: 2 hours

Crust Ingredients:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons melted butter

Filling Ingredients:

  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

Topping Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
  • Malted milk eggs or jelly beans


Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, mix your graham cracker crumbs and sugar together.
  3. Then mix in your butter.
  4. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of your graham cracker mixture into your cupcake liners and press Down with your finger tips.
  5. In a separate mixing bowl, beat your cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until creamy.
  6. Then mix in one egg at a time.
  7. Scoop your cheesecake filling on top of your graham cracker crust, filling the cups about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes and set in the fridge for 2 house to cool.
  9. Place your coconut onto a baking sheet, spread around and bake for about 6-8 minutes, tossing every 2 with a spatula.
  10. Place a small amount of toasted coconut onto each mini cheesecake and top with either malted milk eggs or jelly beans.

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Easter Nest Cheesecakes

  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 18 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
  • Malted milk eggs or jelly beans

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, mix your graham cracker crumbs and sugar together.
  3. Then mix in your butter.
  4. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of your graham cracker mixture into your cupcake liners and press Down with your finger tips.
  5. In a separate mixing bowl, beat your cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until creamy.
  6. Then mix in one egg at a time.
  7. Scoop your cheesecake filling on top of your graham cracker crust, filling the cups about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes and set in the fridge for 2 house to cool.
  9. Place your coconut onto a baking sheet, spread around and bake for about 6-8 minutes, tossing every 2 with a spatula.
  10. Place a small amount of toasted coconut onto each mini cheesecake and top with either malted milk eggs or jelly beans.
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Last Updated on February 7, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living