Grinch Mini Cheesecakes (Printable)

Creamy neon green cheesecakes with a crisp cookie crust, perfectly portioned for holiday gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs (approximately 10–11 cookies)
02 - 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Neon green gel food coloring, as needed

→ Optional Toppings

08 - Whipped cream
09 - Festive or red heart sprinkles

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
02 - Pulse Oreo cookies to fine crumbs in a food processor. Add melted butter and pulse until mixture resembles wet sand.
03 - Divide crumb mixture evenly among liners, about 1 tablespoon each, pressing firmly with a spoon or glass.
04 - Beat softened cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
05 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
06 - Gradually add neon green gel food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
07 - Spoon approximately 1/4 cup cheesecake batter into each liner, filling nearly to the top.
08 - Bake for 15 to 17 minutes until centers are mostly set but slightly jiggly.
09 - Cool cheesecakes completely in the pan, then refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours until firm.
10 - Optionally top with whipped cream and sprinkles before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and festive neon green mini cheesecakes
  • Perfectly sized and irresistibly creamy
02 -
  • Oreo cookies can be replaced with chocolate graham crackers for a slightly different crust
  • Cheesecakes can be made 1–2 days ahead and kept refrigerated
03 -
  • For best color, use gel food coloring
  • Use a single large red heart sprinkle on each cheesecake for a classic Grinch look
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