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Grinch Mini Cheesecakes

Deliciously Cute Grinch Mini Cheesecakes for Festive Fun

These Grinch Mini Cheesecakes are vibrant, delicious treats perfect for festive gatherings, blending creamy fillings with a chewy crust.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 47 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2/3 cup Sugar can substitute with sugar alternative
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract use pure extract for best flavor
  • 2 drops Neon Green Food Coloring or natural coloring
Crust
  • 10-11 cookies Oreo Crumbs or graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tbsp Butter melted

Equipment

  • Cupcake pan
  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • measuring cup

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with festive cupcake liners.
  2. In a food processor, pulse Oreo cookies until finely crumbled. Melt butter and mix with crumbs until combined.
  3. Press the Oreo and butter mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract and mix in neon green food coloring until you achieve the desired color.
  6. Spoon roughly 1/4 cup of the cheesecake filling into each liner.
  7. Bake for 15-17 minutes until centers are slightly jiggly.
  8. Allow to cool completely in the pan and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  9. Peel away cupcake liners and serve topped with whipped cream and colorful sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Customize with toppings like crushed candy canes or different flavored extracts for a unique twist.

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