Save It Impress all of the Whos at your Christmas party with these fun and festive neon green mini cheesecakes—perfectly sized, irresistibly creamy, and bursting with holiday cheer!
This recipe has become a holiday favorite that delights guests and brings festive cheer to our gatherings.
Ingredients
- Crust: 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs (about 1011 cookies), 2 1 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Cheesecake Filling: 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened, 1 2 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, Neon green food coloring (gel recommended)
- Optional Toppings: Whipped cream, Festive sprinkles or red heart sprinkles (for the true Grinch look)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Step 2:
- Prepare the crust: In a food processor, pulse Oreo cookies to fine crumbs. Add melted butter and pulse again until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Step 3:
- Divide the crumb mixture evenly among the liners (about 1 tablespoon per cup) and press down firmly with the back of a spoon or a small glass.
- Step 4:
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Step 5:
- Add eggs one at a time, beating on low after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Step 6:
- Add neon green food coloring, a little at a time, until your desired Grinchy shade is reached.
- Step 7:
- Spoon about 1 4 cup cheesecake batter into each liner, filling them almost to the top.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 1517 minutes, until the centers are mostly set but still slightly jiggly.
- Step 9:
- Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Step 10:
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and festive sprinkles if desired.
Save It These cheesecakes always bring smiles to my family during the holiday season and have become a tradition we look forward to each year.
Notes
For a classic Grinch look, use a single large red heart sprinkle on each cheesecake. Oreo cookies can be replaced with chocolate graham crackers for a slightly different crust.
Required Tools
12-cup standard muffin pan, Paper cupcake liners, Food processor, Mixing bowls, Electric mixer, Measuring cups and spoons
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream cheese, butter), eggs, and wheat (Oreos). Double-check labels for possible nut or soy traces if allergies are a concern.
Save It The bright green color and creamy texture make these mini cheesecakes the perfect festive treat in just a few simple steps.
Recipe FAQs
- → What gives the cheesecakes their bright green color?
Neon green food coloring is added gradually to the cheesecake filling to achieve the vibrant Grinch-inspired shade.
- → Can the crust be made without Oreo cookies?
Yes, chocolate graham crackers can replace Oreo crumbs for a slightly different but equally tasty crust.
- → How long do the mini cheesecakes need to chill?
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the filling to firm up properly before serving.
- → What texture should the cheesecakes have after baking?
They should be mostly set with a slight jiggle in the centers, which firms up after chilling.
- → Are there any common allergens in these treats?
They contain dairy, eggs, and wheat from the cream cheese, butter, eggs, and Oreo crumbs.
- → How can I add a classic Grinch look to the mini cheesecakes?
Use a large red heart sprinkle on each cheesecake for the iconic finish.