25 Irresistible Grinch Cheesecake Bites That Steal Hearts
Festive mini cheesecakes with a Grinch theme, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Green gel food coloring
- Strawberry or raspberry jam
- Whipped cream
- Sugared cranberries or maraschino cherries
- Red & green holiday sprinkles
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into cupcake liners or silicone molds.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs and sour cream. Mix in green food coloring.
- Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 18–20 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Spread red jam over each cheesecake and top with whipped cream.
- Garnish with cranberries, sprinkles, and powdered sugar.
Notes
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Use silicone molds for easy removal.
- Adjust food coloring for desired Grinch green shade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg