Irresistible Grinch Mini Cheesecakes Ready in 30 Minutes
Fun and festive mini cheesecakes inspired by the Grinch, perfect for holiday parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 38 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- Green gel food coloring (optional)
- Cherry or raspberry pie filling
- Whipped cream
- Holiday sprinkles (red, green, white)
- Green gumdrops or candy balls
- Sugared cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, then press into lined muffin tin. Bake for 5–6 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and sour cream. Add green gel coloring if desired.
- Pour filling over crusts. Bake for 16–18 minutes until centers are set. Cool completely, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Top each cheesecake with pie filling, whipped cream, sprinkles, gumdrops, and sugared cranberries.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant green color.
- Chilling ensures firm texture.
- Customize toppings for festive flair.
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: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg