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Grinch Mini Cheesecakes

Delightful Grinch Mini Cheesecakes for Holiday Cheers

Enjoy these Grinch Mini Cheesecakes, a festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings with vibrant green hue and delicious cream cheese filling.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar additional
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon green food coloring
  • 0.5 cups mini chocolate chips
For Decoration (Optional)
  • red candy hearts for decoration

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • paper liners

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a muffin tin with liners or non-stick spray.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl until resembling wet sand.
  3. Press about 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup.
  4. Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy (2-3 minutes).
  5. Gradually add ½ cup granulated sugar, beating until combined (1-2 minutes).
  6. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
  7. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed, stop mixing as soon as combined.
  8. Fold in sour cream and green food coloring until smooth.
  9. Gently fold in mini chocolate chips.
  10. Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crusts, filling each cup about ¾ full.
  11. Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are set and centers have a slight jiggle.
  12. Remove from oven and cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  13. Decorate with red candy hearts before serving.
  14. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cheesecakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients like cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for best results. Don't overmix after adding eggs to maintain light texture.

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