Grinch Mini Cheesecakes – Fun & Easy Christmas Treat
Festive green mini cheesecakes with a buttery graham cracker crust and whimsical red heart topping — inspired by the Grinch and perfect for Christmas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
Ingredients
For the Crust:
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
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3 tbsp sugar
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4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
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16 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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¼ cup sour cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Green gel food coloring
For Topping:
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Whipped cream
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Red heart sprinkle or candy
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Optional: red sugar or peppermint pieces
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Line muffin tin with paper liners.
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Mix crust ingredients. Press ~1 tbsp into each liner. Bake 5 minutes.
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Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, then eggs. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and food coloring.
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Fill cups with batter and bake 16–18 minutes. Cool slowly, then chill 2+ hours.
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Top with whipped cream and red heart before serving.
Notes
Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze without topping. Great for parties, gifts, or themed movie nights.