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Grinch Mini Cheesecake

Grinch Mini Cheesecake: Creamy No-Bake Holiday Treats

Grinch Mini Cheesecake is a creamy no-bake dessert that captures the spirit of the season, perfect for holiday festivities.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers, crushed substitute with chocolate cookie crumbs for a richer flavor
  • 5 tablespoons Butter, melted use unsalted butter for better control over seasoning
Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup Sugar adjust to taste, or substitute with a sugar alternative
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can be replaced with Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure vanilla for the best result
  • 1 teaspoon Green Food Coloring for natural alternatives, consider matcha powder or spinach extract
Topping
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream use heavy whipping cream for best results
  • 12 pieces Red Heart Candies optional but enhances presentation

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Muffin tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if you prefer a baked crust, though it’s optional for this no-bake recipe.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
  3. Press about a tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of cupcake liners in a muffin tin.
  4. Set aside.
Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  2. Gradually add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until fully mixed.
  3. Add green food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
Assembly
  1. Spoon the filling over the crusts and smooth the tops.
  2. Fill just below the rim to allow for whipped cream topping.
Chill
  1. Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Decorate
  1. Once set, remove from muffin tin and peel away liners.
  2. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and top each cheesecake with whipped cream.
  3. Adorn with a red heart candy for festive presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cheesecakeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mg

Notes

Chill the cheesecakes overnight for best texture. Use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps in the filling.

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