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Grinch Mini Cheesecakes Recipe

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Celebrate the holidays with these festive Grinch Mini Cheesecakes, featuring a rich and creamy neon green cheesecake filling atop a crunchy Oreo crust. Perfectly portioned in cupcake liners, these adorable treats combine classic cheesecake flavors with a fun and vibrant twist inspired by the beloved Grinch character.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 cup Oreo crumbs (about 10–11 Oreos)
  • 2 1/2 tbsp butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Neon green food coloring, to desired color

Toppings (Optional)

  • Whipped cream
  • Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners to make removing mini cheesecakes easy and neat.
  2. Make Oreo Crust: Place about 10-11 Oreos into a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse again until the crumbs are evenly moistened and combined.
  3. Form Crust Bases: Evenly divide the Oreo crumb mixture among the cupcake liners, pressing firmly and evenly into the bottom of each to create a compact crust layer.
  4. Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add Green Color: Mix in neon green food coloring a few drops at a time until the cheesecake batter reaches your desired Grinchy shade of green.
  6. Fill Cupcake Liners: Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the cheesecake mixture into each cupcake liner, evenly distributing the batter over the Oreo crust.
  7. Bake: Bake the mini cheesecakes for 15-17 minutes. The centers should remain slightly jiggly when done, indicating a creamy middle.
  8. Cool and Chill: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cheesecakes to cool completely in the pan. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm and fully set.
  9. Add Toppings and Serve: Once chilled, top each mini cheesecake with whipped cream and your choice of festive sprinkles for a finishing touch. Serve cold and enjoy!

Notes

  • For best results, make sure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in your batter.
  • You can adjust the amount of food coloring based on how intense you want the green color to be.
  • Chilling the cheesecakes is crucial to achieving the ideal texture and sliceability.
  • Feel free to use gluten-free Oreos to make the crust gluten free.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Keywords: Grinch Mini Cheesecakes, holiday cheesecake, mini cheesecakes, Oreo crust, green cheesecake, festive desserts

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