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Easy Grinch Mini Cheesecakes

Festive green mini cheesecakes inspired by the Grinch, featuring a creamy texture, graham crust, and signature red heart sprinkle—perfect for holiday parties.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • green gel food coloring
  • red heart sprinkles for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
  2. Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into liners and bake 5 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
  4. Tint filling green and divide evenly over crusts.
  5. Bake 15–17 minutes until centers are set. Cool, chill, and top with a red heart sprinkle.

Notes

Chill thoroughly before serving for the smoothest cheesecake texture.