Grinch Mini Cheesecakes: Easy Recipe for a Festive Treat
Delight in the festive spirit with these adorable Grinch Mini Cheesecakes that are easy to make and perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup green food coloring
- 12 mini graham cracker crusts
- 1 red candy heart
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add in the sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add green food coloring gradually until desired color is reached.
- Pour the mixture into the mini graham cracker crusts and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then let them cool completely before decorating.
- Add a red candy heart on top of each cheesecake.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, let your cheesecakes chill in the fridge overnight before serving.
- Feel free to use different food coloring for varied themes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg