Description
These Grinch Mini Cheesecakes are a festive, no-bake dessert perfect for holiday celebrations. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a creamy, green-colored cheesecake mixture, these bite-sized treats are chilled until set and garnished with whipped cream and red heart candies for a playful Grinch-inspired look.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Cheesecake 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 make shaping and serving easier.
- Make the crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.
- Form crust bases: Press about 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of each lined muffin cup, flattening it evenly with the back of a spoon.
- Beat cream cheese: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add remaining filling ingredients: Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and green food coloring to the cream cheese. Beat again until the mixture is well combined, smooth, and has a vibrant green color.
- Fill the cupcake liners: Spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly over the prepared crusts in each liner, smoothing the tops carefully for a neat finish.
- Chill the cheesecakes: Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 4 hours, or until fully set and firm to the touch.
- Add toppings and serve: Before serving, top each mini cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream and place a red heart-shaped candy on top to mimic the Grinch’s heart.
Notes
- Allow cream cheese to sit at room temperature before mixing for a smoother filling.
- Adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve the perfect Grinch green shade.
- For best flavor and texture, chill the cheesecakes overnight if possible.
- For a creative twist, substitute the graham cracker crust with a cookie crust of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
