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Grinch Mini Cheesecakes


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  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 240 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful mini cheesecakes inspired by the Grinch, perfect for festive gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • Green food coloring
  • Red candy hearts or cherries for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Prepare the crust by pressing graham cracker crumbs and melted butter into the bottoms of the liners.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold this into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Add green food coloring and mix until evenly colored.
  6. Spoon the cheesecake mixture into muffin tins over the crust.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until set.
  8. Decorate with red candy hearts or cherries before serving.

Notes

Do not rush the chilling process; it’s crucial for the perfect texture. Overmixing can lead to cracks—mix until just combined.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg