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Grinch Mini Cheesecakes Recipe

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Celebrate the holiday season with these festive Grinch Mini Cheesecakes featuring a rich Oreo crust and a creamy, vibrant green cheesecake filling that perfectly captures the Grinch’s mischievous spirit. Perfect for holiday parties or a fun dessert treat.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 cup Oreo Crumbs
  • 2 1/2 tbsp Butter, Melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 2 (8 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Neon Green Food Coloring, to desired brightness

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of Oreo crumbs with 2 1/2 tablespoons of melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture holds together when pressed.
  2. Form the Base: Press the Oreo crust mixture firmly into the bottoms of a greased or lined mini muffin tin to create the base for each cheesecake.
  3. Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Add neon green food coloring gradually until you achieve the bright green Grinch color.
  4. Fill the Muffin Tin: Spoon the green cheesecake batter evenly over the Oreo crusts in the mini muffin tin, filling each about 3/4 full.
  5. Bake: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Bake the mini cheesecakes for about 18-20 minutes, or until the center is just set but still slightly jiggly.
  6. Cool and Chill: Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecakes to cool in the tin for about 30 minutes. Then transfer them to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or until fully set.
  7. Serve: Once chilled, gently remove the mini cheesecakes from the tin, garnish as desired, and serve chilled for a fun and festive holiday dessert.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother cheesecake batter.
  • Adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of ‘Grinch’ green.
  • To easily remove cheesecakes, line the muffin tin with paper or silicone liners.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • For added decoration, consider topping with a red candied cherry or a small candy cane to evoke the Grinch theme.

Keywords: Grinch Mini Cheesecakes, holiday dessert, mini cheesecakes, Oreo crust, festive desserts, Christmas treats

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