Description
These festive Grinch Mini Cheesecakes feature a vibrant neon green cheesecake filling on a rich Oreo crust, perfect for holiday celebrations. Bite-sized and bursting with creamy texture and a fun, colorful twist, they are easy to prepare and delightful to serve as a seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup Oreo Crumbs
- 2 1/2 tbsp Butter, Melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 (8 oz) packages Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Neon Green Food Coloring, as needed for desired color
Topping (Optional)
- Whipped Cream
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners to prevent sticking and for easy removal.
- Make the Crust: Pulse about 10-11 Oreo cookies in a food processor until finely crushed into crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse again until the mixture is well combined and holds together when pressed.
- Form the Crusts: Divide the Oreo crumb mixture evenly among the cupcake liners, pressing firmly at the bottom to create an even crust layer in each cup.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium-sized bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add Color: Mix in neon green food coloring gradually until you achieve a bright, Grinch-appropriate shade of green.
- Fill the Cups: Spoon about 1/4 cup of the cheesecake mixture into each crust-lined cupcake liner, spreading evenly.
- Bake: Bake the cheesecakes for 15-17 minutes. The centers should remain slightly jiggly when gently shaken, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cheesecakes to cool completely in the pan. Then refrigerate for several hours until firm.
- Add Toppings: Once chilled and set, optionally top each mini cheesecake with whipped cream and festive sprinkles for a fun finishing touch.
Notes
- Be careful not to overbake the cheesecakes; the centers should jiggle slightly when done to ensure a creamy texture.
- Using room temperature cream cheese helps achieve a smooth filling without lumps.
- You can substitute Oreo crumbs with any chocolate cookie crumbs if preferred.
- Neon green food coloring can be adjusted to get the perfect Grinch green hue.
- For best results, chill cheesecakes for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Grinch Mini Cheesecakes, mini cheesecakes, Christmas dessert, holiday cheesecake, Oreo crust, neon green cheesecake
