Grinch Mini Cheesecakes Recipe
These festive Grinch Mini Cheesecakes are perfect for holiday celebrations, featuring a rich and creamy neon green cheesecake on an Oreo cookie crust. Easy to make and irresistibly adorable, they are sure to delight kids and adults alike with their vibrant color and classic cheesecake flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup Oreo Crumbs (about 10–11 Oreos processed into crumbs)
- 2 1/2 tbsp Butter, melted
Cheesecake
- 2 (8 oz) packages Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Neon Green Food Coloring, enough to achieve desired Grinchy color
Optional Toppings
- Whipped Cream
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with liners to make removal and serving easy.
- Make Crust: Pulse about 10-11 Oreos in a food processor until finely ground into crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse again until the mixture is well combined and resembles wet sand.
- Form Crust Bases: Divide the Oreo crumb mixture evenly among the cupcake liners. Press the crumbs firmly into the bottom of each liner to create an even crust layer.
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add Color: Stir in neon green food coloring, adding enough to reach your preferred vibrant Grinchy green shade.
- Fill Cupcakes: Spoon about 1/4 cup of the cheesecake mixture into each crust-lined cupcake liner, filling them evenly.
- Bake: Bake the cheesecakes in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, or until the centers are slightly jiggly but set on the edges.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cheesecakes to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, refrigerate them until firm, typically at least 2 hours.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Before serving, top each mini cheesecake with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired for extra festive flair.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother batter and easier mixing.
- Do not overbake; the centers should be slightly jiggly to ensure a creamy texture.
- For best results, chill the cheesecakes thoroughly before serving.
- To make Oreo crumbs, you can place Oreos in a ziplock bag and crush with a rolling pin as an alternative to a food processor.
- Neon green gel food coloring works best for vibrant color without thinning the batter.
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