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Easy Grinch Mini Cheesecakes

These Easy Grinch Mini Cheesecakes are festive, creamy, adorable bite-sized desserts with a green cheesecake filling, buttery cookie crust, and a signature red heart on top—perfect for holiday parties.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.25 cups crushed vanilla cookies
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar optional
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.33 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 6-8 drops green gel food coloring
Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 12 red candy hearts

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Combine crushed vanilla cookies, melted butter, and sugar until mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Divide crust mixture evenly into liners and press firmly to create a crust.
  4. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and mix well.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
  6. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour.
  7. Add green gel food coloring until you reach the desired shade.
  8. Spoon filling over each crust, filling each liner about 3/4 full.
  9. Bake for 15–18 minutes until centers are set with a slight jiggle.
  10. Cool in the oven with the door cracked for 10 minutes, then cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before topping.
  12. Top with whipped cream and a single red candy heart before serving.

Notes

For a deeper green color, add additional gel food coloring. Mini cheesecakes freeze well for up to 3 months.