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Host a fun Easter spread with these fun Mini Easter Cheesecake Nests
Easter is a couple of weeks away and I am more than ready to celebrate. I didn’t want to spend too much money on my Easter gifts and spread. The best solution to not break the bank? I headed down to ALDI with mi amiga, Hilda Gabriela, ALDI expert and spokesperson to help me shop for the special Easter treat I had in mind.
With only $50 as my spending budget, a couple of reusable grocery bags, my ingredient list and this week’s ALDI ad flyer, we headed down to my local ALDI and had a fun shopping trip touring the store.
I knew that I would find everything I needed for my Easter spread. From all the ingredients for these special Mini Easter Cheesecake Nests to all the supplies needed for our Easter egg hunt, gifts to include in the Easter baskets and even delicious European chocolates to gift the adults.
ALDI supermarkets offer the best quality foods at the lowest possible prices, with exclusive brands that are good, or even better, than the best known brands in the market. Shoppers can save up to 50% any day of the year, compared to what we would spend at a leading competitor.
There are no coupons, and no hassle. To save time while saving money, Shop ALDI first to make your first grocery stop really count. You will see that their exclusive quality brands are always exceptional and their prices are always incredibly low.
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You also don’t need a club membership. Nobody has time for that! ALDI is helping Latino families bring top quality groceries at low prices, 365 days of the year. This includes organic products too.
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Needless to say we purchased all I needed within my budget plus more! You can’t beat fun, money-saving supermarket trips like those. Want to shop at ALDI and save? Visit their store locator to find the ALDI nearest you.
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Mini Easter Cheesecake Nests
Host a fun Easter spread with these sweet mini Easter Cheesecake Nests. The kiddos will love them!
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
Ingredients
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
8 sheets of graham crackers
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
1/8 teaspoon (a pinch) of salt
3 tablespoons butter, melted and at room temperature
2 (16 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon zest
juice of 1 lemon
egg candies such as Robin’s Eggs
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325° F.
Spread out shredded sweetened coconut on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, stirring and checking for golden color every 5 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
Line a 12 muffin tin with cupcake liners. Set aside.
Place graham crackers in a food processor or crush in a plastic bag by hand. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and butter and stir until well combined.
Place crumb mixture, about 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons in each cupcake liner, pressing down with the back of the measuring spoon and letting some of the crumbs go up the sides.
Place cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time between mixing. Mix until smooth. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice. Divide cream cheese mixture between muffin cups, filling to the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until when tested with a toothpick, it comes out clean. Cool completely and refrigerate for for at least 2 hours.
Place 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of toasted coconut on each mini cheesecake. Using spoon, distribute evenly making a “nest” shape. Decorate with candy eggs and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Keywords: Easter, desserts, cheesecakes,
