Irresistible Grinch Mini Cheesecakes That Steal Hearts
Cute holiday mini cheesecakes with green filling and festive toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (gel preferred)
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Chocolate chips
- Fresh cranberries
- Red candy hearts or fondant hearts
- Crumbled brownies or crushed Oreos (optional for crunch)
Instructions
- Mix graham crumbs, brown sugar, and butter. Press into lined muffin tins. Bake at 325°F for 5-6 mins.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Tint with green food coloring.
- Spoon filling over crusts and bake for 15–18 minutes. Let cool completely, then chill at least 2 hours.
- Decorate with chocolate chips, cranberries, red hearts, and optional brownie crumbs.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant green color.
- Chill thoroughly before serving for best texture.
- Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/grinch-mini-cheesecakes-recipe/