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Grinch Mini Cheesecakes

Grinch Mini Cheesecakes: Festive Treats to Delight All!

These Grinch Mini Cheesecakes are a delightful and festive dessert, perfect for holiday gatherings, combining creamy filling and crunchy Oreo crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 47 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened for easy mixing.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Sweetens the filling to balance the tangy cream cheese flavor.
  • 2 Eggs Acts as a binding agent.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances the overall flavor.
  • Neon Green Food Coloring Adjust the amount for desired vibrancy.
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Oreo Crumbs Consider gluten-free Oreos for a suitable alternative.
  • 2.5 tbsp Butter, Melted Binds the Oreo crumbs together.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with festive cupcake liners.
  2. In a food processor, pulse around 10-11 Oreo cookies until they become fine crumbs.
  3. Mix Oreo crumbs with melted butter until combined and damp, then divide into lined cupcake cups.
  4. In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
  5. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat until everything is combined.
  6. Gradually mix in the neon green food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
  7. Spoon about ¼ cup of cheesecake filling into each crust-lined cupcake liner.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
  9. Once baked, cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 2 hours or until firm.
  11. Top with whipped cream and festive sprinkles before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cheesecakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These mini cheesecakes can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge until serving. Adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve your desired festive hue.

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