Delicious Grinch Mini Cheesecakes for Holiday Cheer
These Grinch Mini Cheesecakes are adorable bite-sized treats bursting with festive flavors and a vibrant green color. Perfect for holiday parties, they offer a whimsical twist on a traditional favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a few drops of green food coloring
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for crust)
- whipped cream (for topping)
- festive decorations (like red and green sprinkles or a cherry)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups of crushed graham crackers with ½ cup of melted butter and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Mix until well combined. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner.
- Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes until set. Remove from the oven and let them cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 16 oz of softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add ½ cup of granulated sugar and mix until fully combined. Then, add ¼ cup of sour cream, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a few drops of green food coloring. Mix until the color is evenly distributed.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture into the cooled crusts, filling them about ¾ full. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Bake the mini cheesecakes for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers still have a slight jiggle. Remove from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecakes for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow them to set completely.
- Before serving, top each mini cheesecake with whipped cream and a sprinkle of festive decorations like red and green sprinkles or a cherry on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Make sure your cream cheese and sour cream are at room temperature before mixing for a smooth filling. You can experiment with flavors by adding mint extract or lemon juice.