Description
These Grinch Mini Cheesecakes are a festive and delightful treat perfect for the holiday season, inspired by the beloved character from Dr. Seuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup green food coloring
- 1 package of mini graham cracker crusts
- Red candy hearts for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Fold in the whipped cream and green food coloring until the mixture is uniform.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture into the mini graham cracker crusts.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until set.
- Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top with red candy hearts before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve your desired shade.
- These mini cheesecakes can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg