Grinch Mini Cheesecake Recipe
These festive Grinch Mini Cheesecakes are a fun and adorable treat perfect for holiday celebrations. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy, tangy green-tinted filling, these no-bake cheesecakes are easy to prepare and delightfully decorated with whipped cream and red heart-shaped candies to capture the spirit of the Grinch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (as needed)
Topping
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Red heart-shaped candies
Instructions
- Prepare the muffin tin: Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and set it aside for easy assembly of the mini cheesecakes.
- Make the crust: In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Form the base: Press about 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of each cupcake liner, flattening it evenly with the back of a spoon to create the crust layer.
- Beat the cream cheese: In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Combine filling ingredients: Add the granulated sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and green food coloring to the cream cheese. Beat everything together until well combined and the color is evenly distributed.
- Fill cupcake liners: Spoon the green cheesecake mixture evenly over the crusts in the liners, smoothing the tops with a spatula or the back of a spoon for a neat finish.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 4 hours, or until the filling is firm and set.
- Add finishing touches: Before serving, top each mini cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream and place a red heart-shaped candy on top for a festive and charming decoration.
Notes
- For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream to achieve a creamy texture.
- If you want a more intense green color, gradually add food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened at room temperature to avoid lumps in your filling.
- These mini cheesecakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers.
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