Description
Grinch Mini Cheesecakes are the perfect festive dessert to brighten your holiday gatherings. With a creamy, tangy filling atop a crunchy graham cracker crust, these mini delights are topped with vibrant green frosting and whimsical decorations that capture the spirit of the season. They are not only visually stunning but also deliciously indulgent, making them an irresistible treat for family and friends. Whether served at parties or enjoyed while watching your favorite Christmas movie, these cheesecakes are sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 drops green food coloring
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of each muffin cup.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in green food coloring until evenly blended.
- Spoon filling over the crusts and bake for 15-20 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in center.
- Cool at room temperature then refrigerate for at least one hour. Top with whipped cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for easy mixing. Don’t overbake; cheesecakes should be soft in the center when removed from the oven. Customize flavors by adding extracts like almond or peppermint.