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Grinch Mini Cheesecake

Grinch Mini Cheesecake
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The Grinch Mini Cheesecake is a quick, festive, and creamy dessert that captures the playful holiday spirit with its vibrant green color and smooth texture. Perfect for parties or a special treat, it combines simple ingredients to deliver a delicious and visually stunning mini cheesecake that’s easy to make and share.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 cup graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Green food coloring (gel preferred), as needed to achieve vibrant green color

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Start by crushing graham crackers into fine crumbs. Mix them with melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand, then firmly press it into mini muffin liners or a mini cheesecake pan to form the crust base.
  2. Mix the Cheesecake Filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add granulated sugar and mix until fluffy. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Finally, add green food coloring a drop at a time until you achieve that bright Grinch green shade.
  3. Assemble and Bake: Pour the green cheesecake mixture over the crust in each mini mold, filling about 3/4 full. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for approximately 15-18 minutes until the edges are set but the center still slightly jiggles.
  4. Cool and Chill: Allow the mini cheesecakes to cool to room temperature, then chill them in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to fully set and develop flavor.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese and egg for a smooth batter without lumps.
  • Don’t overmix the filling to prevent air bubbles and cracks.
  • Gel food coloring gives more vibrant color without changing texture.
  • Chill thoroughly to allow flavors to meld and cheesecake to firm up.
  • Use an oven thermometer to ensure even and gentle baking at 325°F (160°C).

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