Grinch Mini Cheesecakes Recipe
Celebrate the holidays with these festive Grinch Mini Cheesecakes, featuring a crunchy Oreo crust and vibrant neon green cheesecake filling. Perfectly portioned in cupcake liners, these delightful treats are creamy, colorful, and sure to bring a smile to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup Oreo crumbs (about 10–11 Oreos processed)
- 2 1/2 tbsp butter, melted
Cheesecake
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Neon green food coloring, to desired color
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners to prepare for the crust.
- Prepare crust: Pulse about 10-11 Oreo cookies in a food processor until they become fine crumbs. Then add the melted butter and pulse again until the crumbs are evenly coated and combined.
- Form crust layer: Divide the Oreo crumb mixture evenly among the cupcake liners. Press the crumbs firmly into the bottom of each liner to form a compact crust layer.
- Make cheesecake filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add color: Mix in neon green food coloring a few drops at a time until you achieve your desired vibrant Grinch-green color.
- Fill cupcake liners: Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the cheesecake mixture evenly over the prepared Oreo crusts in each cupcake liner.
- Bake: Place the cupcake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-17 minutes. The centers should still be slightly jiggly when done.
- Cool and chill: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cheesecakes to cool completely at room temperature in the pan. Once cooled, refrigerate them until firm, approximately 2-4 hours.
- Serve: Before serving, optionally top each mini cheesecake with whipped cream and festive sprinkles to enhance presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth batter without lumps.
- Do not overbake; slightly jiggly centers ensure creamy texture after chilling.
- Neon green food coloring intensity can be adjusted to preference.
- Use standard cupcake liners to avoid sticking and ease of serving.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Keywords: Grinch mini cheesecakes, holiday dessert, Oreo crust cheesecake, festive mini cheesecakes, green cheesecake
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