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Grinch Mini Cheesecakes

Adorable mini cheesecakes with a vibrant green twist, perfect for holiday gatherings and family fun.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs For crust
For the cheesecake filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese Room temperature for easy mixing
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Can be substituted with coconut cream for dairy-free option
  • Green food coloring Add until desired color is reached
For decoration
  • Red candy hearts For topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of mini cheesecake pans.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gradually add heavy whipping cream and green food coloring, mixing until the desired green color is reached.
  5. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crusts and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15 minutes; let cool then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Serving
  1. Once set, top with red candy hearts for decoration before serving.

Notes

These cheesecakes can be kept in the fridge for about 4-5 days. Freeze for up to a month, thawing overnight in the fridge before serving.