Grinch Mini Cheesecakes: Easy Festive Treats Everyone Loves
Delight in these adorable Grinch Mini Cheesecakes, perfect for holiday celebrations. They’re simple to make and a festive treat everyone loves!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 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 whipped cream
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Green food coloring as needed
- 12 chocolate graham crackers
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup red candy melts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press into the bottom of cupcake liners.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add whipped cream and lime juice, mixing until combined and creamy.
- Stir in green food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Spoon the mixture over the crusts and bake for 15 minutes.
- Let cool, then refrigerate until set.
- Melt red candy melts and drizzle over cheesecakes before serving.
Notes
- Use mini cupcake liners for easier serving.
- Feel free to adjust sweetness to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 25 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams