Cute Grinch Cheesecake Bites for Christmas Parties
Whimsical, creamy, and festively green, these Grinch Mini Cheesecakes are the perfect Christmas dessert. Easy to make in a muffin tin and topped with a red candy heart!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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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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½ cup sour cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Green gel food coloring
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Red candy hearts or M&Ms (for topping)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into liners and bake for 5 minutes.
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream and vanilla.
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Add green gel food coloring and mix until evenly tinted.
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Divide batter into crusts, filling ¾ full. Bake for 16–18 minutes until set.
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Cool 30 minutes in pan, then chill at least 2 hours.
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Top with red heart candy before serving.
Notes
For extra flair, add whipped cream or holiday sprinkles. Cheesecakes can be made 1–2 days ahead or frozen up to 1 month.