Description
Celebrate the holidays with these festive Grinch Mini Cheesecakes featuring a rich and creamy neon green cheesecake filling on a crunchy Oreo crust. Perfectly portioned and easy to make, these delightful treats bring a burst of holiday cheer with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup Oreo Crumbs
- 2 1/2 tbsp Butter, Melted
Cheesecake
- 2 (8 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- Neon Green Food Coloring, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Crust: Place about 10-11 Oreos into a food processor and pulse until finely crushed into crumbs. Add the melted butter to the crumbs and pulse again until the mixture is well combined and has a sand-like texture.
- Form Crust Base: Evenly divide the Oreo crumb mixture among each cupcake liner, pressing it firmly down to create a compact crust layer for each mini cheesecake.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Add Color: Stir in neon green food coloring until the mixture reaches your desired bright Grinch-green hue.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the cheesecake batter into each prepared crust-lined cup, distributing evenly.
- Bake: Bake the mini cheesecakes for 15-17 minutes. The centers should remain slightly jiggly to ensure a creamy texture once cooled.
- Cool and Chill: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cheesecakes to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, refrigerate them until they are firm, about 2-3 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Top the chilled cheesecakes with whipped cream and sprinkles if desired for an extra festive touch before serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Chilling the cheesecakes overnight enhances their firmness and flavor.
- If you don’t have neon green food coloring, mix yellow and blue to achieve a bright green color.
- Oreo crust can be substituted with any chocolate cookie crumbs if preferred.
- For best results, ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Grinch Mini Cheesecakes, Holiday Cheesecake, Mini Cheesecakes, Oreo Crust, Festive Desserts, Neon Green Cheesecake
