Description
These Grinch Mini Cheesecakes are festive, creamy treats featuring a vibrant green cheesecake filling on a crunchy Oreo crust. Perfect for holiday celebrations, they are easy to make in a cupcake pan and decorated with whipped cream and sprinkles for a fun and colorful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup Oreo Crumbs (about 10–11 Oreos crushed)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz (2 packages, 8 oz each) Cream Cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Neon Green Food Coloring, to desired color
Topping (Optional)
- Whipped Cream
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal.
- Make the Crust: In a food processor, pulse about 10-11 Oreos until they become fine crumbs. Add the melted butter to the crumbs and pulse again until the mixture is well combined and resembles damp sand.
- 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 an even crust layer.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until thoroughly incorporated.
- Color the Batter: Add neon green food coloring gradually to the cream cheese mixture, stirring until you achieve your desired vibrant Grinch-green color.
- Fill the Cupcake Liners: Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the cheesecake filling evenly into each crust-lined cupcake liner, smoothing the tops gently.
- Bake the Mini Cheesecakes: Place the cupcake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-17 minutes. The centers should be slightly jiggly but set. Avoid overbaking to keep the creamy texture.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cheesecakes to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, refrigerate the mini cheesecakes until they are firm, typically at least 2-3 hours.
- Add Toppings and Serve: Before serving, top each mini cheesecake with whipped cream and sprinkles as desired to add festive flair.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the batter.
- You can substitute Oreo crumbs with any chocolate cookie crumbs if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of green food coloring to reach your perfect Grinch shade.
- Make sure not to overbake; a slight jiggle in the center means they will set properly upon cooling.
- These mini cheesecakes can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a quicker set, chill in the freezer for about 30 minutes but do not freeze for long to maintain creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Grinch Mini Cheesecakes, Christmas dessert, Mini cheesecakes, Oreo crust cheesecake, Festive desserts
