Grinch Mini Cheesecakes Recipe
These Grinch Mini Cheesecakes are a festive and fun dessert perfect for holiday celebrations. Creamy and tangy cheesecake is colored vibrant green to resemble the Grinch, topped with red candies to mimic his iconic hat, all nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust. Individually sized for easy serving and chilling, these mini cheesecakes deliver holiday cheer in every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 10–15 drops green food coloring
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
Topping
- Red candies (e.g., red M&Ms, red cinnamon candies), about 24 pieces for topping each mini cheesecake
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of mini cheesecake pans or muffin tins lined with paper liners to form the crust base for each mini cheesecake.
- Make the cheesecake batter: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in green food coloring until the batter reaches a vibrant green hue.
- Fill the mini pans: Spoon the green cheesecake batter over the prepared crust in the mini pans, filling each about three-quarters full to allow space for rising.
- Bake the cheesecakes: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Bake the mini cheesecakes for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers still slightly jiggle when gently shaken.
- Cool and chill: Remove cheesecakes from oven and let cool to room temperature. Then place them in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set and chill.
- Add the topping: Once the cheesecakes are chilled and firm, top each mini cheesecake with a single red candy to replicate the Grinch’s hat pompom.
- Serve and enjoy: Remove the cheesecakes carefully from the pans or liners and serve chilled as a delightful holiday treat.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to achieve a smooth batter without lumps.
- You can substitute the graham cracker crust with store-bought mini crusts for convenience.
- If you don’t have green food coloring, use natural alternatives like spinach powder, but adjust quantity for color intensity.
- Be careful not to overbake; centers should remain slightly jiggly to keep the cheesecake creamy.
- Use different red candies to add variation or for allergy preferences.
- Chilling time is important for texture; do not skip or shorten the refrigeration step.
Keywords: Grinch Cheesecake, Mini Cheesecakes, Holiday Dessert, Christmas Treat, Green Cheesecake
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