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Grinch Mini Cheesecake

Grinch Mini Cheesecake: A Fun No-Bake Holiday Delight

Discover the delightful Grinch Mini Cheesecake, a fun no-bake dessert perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Substitute chocolate cookie crumbs for a chocolatey twist.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 5 drops Green Food Coloring Or matcha powder.
For Topping
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Store-bought or homemade.
  • 12 pieces Red Heart Candy For decoration.

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press about 1 tablespoon into each cupcake liner.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Add green food coloring.
  3. Spoon the filling over the crusts, smoothing the tops with a spatula. Fill generously.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  5. Pipe or dollop whipped cream on top of each cheesecake and decorate with a red heart candy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cheesecakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Allow to chill overnight for best texture. Use softened cream cheese for creamy filling. Add food coloring gradually for color control.

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