Description
Festive mini cheesecakes inspired by the Grinch, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Green food coloring
- Mini graham cracker crusts
- Red candy hearts or strawberries for decoration
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add green food coloring until the desired color is reached.
- Spoon or pipe the green cheesecake mixture into mini graham cracker crusts.
- Chill the cheesecakes in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes.
- Before serving, top with red candy hearts or slices of strawberries to resemble Grinch’s heart.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Best enjoyed within a few days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Grinch, mini cheesecakes, holiday desserts, festive treats, Christmas desserts