Description
These Grinch Mini Cheesecakes are festive, no-bake treats featuring a creamy green-tinted cheesecake filling on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for holiday parties, they are topped with whipped cream and a red heart candy to mimic the Grinch’s iconic heart-growing moment. Easy to prepare and fun to serve, these vibrant little cheesecakes are sure to bring cheer to any gathering.
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 aside to get ready for assembling the cheesecakes.
- Make Crust: In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture is evenly coated and resembles wet sand.
- Form Crust Base: Press about 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of each cupcake liner, flattening it with the back of a spoon to create a firm crust layer.
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add Filling Ingredients: Incorporate the granulated sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and green food coloring into the cream cheese. Beat the mixture thoroughly until well combined and uniformly creamy with the desired green color.
- Fill Liners: Spoon the green cheesecake mixture evenly into each cupcake liner over the crust, smoothing the tops with a spatula or spoon for a neat finish.
- Chill: Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or until the cheesecakes are fully set and firm to the touch.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Just before serving, top each mini cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with a red heart-shaped candy to complete the Grinch-inspired look.
Notes
- Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother filling texture.
- Adjust the amount of green food coloring gradually until you achieve the perfect vibrant Grinch green shade.
- For best texture and enhanced flavor, consider chilling the cheesecakes overnight instead of just 4 hours.
- You can substitute the graham cracker crust with a cookie crust for a different flavor twist if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
