Grinch Mini Cheesecakes (Printable version)

Creamy neon green mini cheesecakes, sized perfectly and bursting with festive flavor and cheer.

# What you need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs (approx. 10–11 cookies)
02 - 2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - Neon green gel food coloring, as needed

→ Optional Toppings

08 - Whipped cream
09 - Festive sprinkles or red heart sprinkles

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
02 - Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add melted butter and pulse until mixture resembles wet sand.
03 - Divide crumb mixture evenly into liners, about 1 tablespoon each, and press firmly with a spoon or small glass.
04 - Beat softened cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
05 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract.
06 - Gradually add neon green gel food coloring, mixing until the desired vibrant hue is achieved.
07 - Spoon approximately 1/4 cup cheesecake batter into each liner, filling nearly to the top.
08 - Bake for 15–17 minutes until centers are mostly set but retain a slight jiggle.
09 - Cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
10 - Top with whipped cream and festive sprinkles before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and festive neon green color
  • Perfectly sized mini portions
02 -
  • For a classic Grinch look, use a single large red heart sprinkle on each cheesecake.
  • Oreo cookies can be replaced with chocolate graham crackers for a slightly different crust.
03 -
  • Use gel food coloring for the best vibrant color.
  • Chill cheesecakes thoroughly to ensure firm texture before serving.
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