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Grinch Mini Cheesecakes Recipe

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These Grinch Mini Cheesecakes are festive, colorful treats perfect for holiday celebrations. Featuring a crunchy Oreo crust and a creamy, bright green cheesecake filling, these bite-sized desserts are as fun to make as they are to eat. With their vivid neon green color inspired by the Grinch, they bring a playful twist to classic cheesecakes in convenient cupcake form.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 cup Oreo Crumbs (about 10–11 Oreo cookies processed)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons Butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 2 (8 oz) packages Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Neon Green Food Coloring, to desired color

Toppings (Optional)

  • Whipped Cream
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners to prepare for the crust and cheesecake filling.
  2. Make the Crust: Place about 10-11 Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until finely ground into crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse again until the mixture is well combined and resembles wet sand.
  3. Form the Crust Base: Evenly divide the Oreo crumb mixture among the cupcake liners. Press the crumbs firmly into the bottom of each liner to form a compact crust base.
  4. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Add the Green Color: Stir in neon green food coloring a few drops at a time until the cheesecake mixture reaches a bright, Grinch-inspired green color.
  6. Fill the Cupcake Liners: Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the green cheesecake mixture evenly into each cupcake liner over the prepared crust.
  7. Bake: Bake the mini cheesecakes in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes. The centers should be slightly jiggly when done; this ensures a creamy texture once cooled.
  8. Cool and Chill: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cheesecakes to cool completely in the pan. Then refrigerate the cheesecakes until they are firm, at least 2-3 hours or overnight.
  9. Serve: Once chilled and set, top each mini cheesecake with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired for an extra festive touch.

Notes

  • Make sure cream cheese is softened to room temperature to ensure a smooth filling without lumps.
  • You can control the intensity of the green color by adding neon food coloring a drop at a time.
  • If you don’t have a food processor, place the Oreos in a sealed plastic bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
  • Do not overbake; a slightly jiggly center means the cheesecake will be creamy and not dry.
  • Store leftover cheesecakes covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free sandwich cookies instead of Oreos if available.

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