Grinch Mini Cheesecakes
Grinch Mini Cheesecakes are the perfect festive treat for your holiday gatherings. These delightful desserts feature a creamy cheesecake filling infused with vibrant green food coloring, all resting on a buttery graham cracker crust. Each bite is a celebration of rich flavors and textures that will bring smiles to friends and family alike. Whether served at parties or enjoyed solo, these mini cheesecakes promise to evoke the joy of the season with every forkful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2–3 drops green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease lightly.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press one tablespoon into each muffin cup.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and vanilla. Mix in eggs one by one, then stir in food coloring.
- Spoon cheesecake mixture over crusts in muffin tins, filling three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly. Cool completely and refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake (60g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 172mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 72mg