Description
These Grinch Mini Cheesecakes are festive, creamy treats perfect for holiday celebrations. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a vibrant green cream cheese filling, these no-bake cheesecakes are topped with whipped cream and a cute red heart candy, adding a playful touch inspired by the beloved Grinch character.
Ingredients
Scale
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 Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and set it aside to keep the cheesecakes individual and easy to remove.
- Make Crust: In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press about 1 tablespoon of this mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner, flattening it with the back of a spoon to form the crust layer.
- Prepare Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and green food coloring, then beat the mixture until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture has a vibrant green hue.
- Assemble Cheesecakes: Spoon the cream cheese filling evenly into each cupcake liner over the crust, smoothing the tops for an even finish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 4 hours or until fully set to ensure they hold their shape and achieve the best texture.
- Add Toppings: Before serving, top each mini cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream and place a red heart-shaped candy on top to complete the festive look.
Notes
- Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature before mixing for a smoother filling.
- Adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve your perfect Grinch green shade.
- For best flavor and texture, chill the cheesecakes overnight instead of just 4 hours.
- Try using cookie crust as an alternative to graham crackers for a different texture and flavor dimension.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
