Description
These festive Grinch Mini Cheesecakes are a fun and delicious holiday treat featuring a crunchy Oreo crust and vibrant neon green cheesecake filling. Baked to perfection and perfectly portioned in mini cupcake liners, they’re an eye-catching dessert ideal for holiday parties and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup Oreo Crumbs (about 10–11 Oreos processed)
- 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, to desired color
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped Cream
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners to prepare for the mini cheesecakes.
- Prepare Crust: Pulse about 10-11 Oreos in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add the melted butter and pulse again until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- Form Crust Bases: Divide the Oreo crumb mixture evenly among the cupcake liners and press down firmly to form a compact crust layer in each cup.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until completely smooth and creamy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add Color: Mix neon green food coloring into the cheesecake batter gradually until the desired vibrant Grinch-green shade is achieved.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon about 1/4 cup of the green cheesecake mixture evenly into each prepared liner over the crust.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 15-17 minutes. The centers should still appear slightly jiggly but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the cheesecakes from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan. Then refrigerate for several hours or until fully set and firm.
- Add Toppings: Once chilled, top each mini cheesecake with whipped cream and sprinkles, if desired, for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- You can substitute the Oreo crumbs with any chocolate cookie crumbs if preferred.
- Make sure cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the batter.
- Do not overbake; the center should remain slightly jiggly before cooling.
- These mini cheesecakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add more or less green food coloring to achieve your preferred shade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: mini cheesecakes, Grinch cheesecake, holiday dessert, Oreo crust, festive dessert, green cheesecake, party treats
