Festive Grinch Mini Cheesecakes
Cute and creamy mini cheesecakes with a buttery crust and festive green frosting, perfect for holiday desserts.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Muffin pan
- Cupcake liners
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp lemon juice
Frosting
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 tsp milk or cream
- as needed green food coloring
- optional red candies for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into liners and bake 5–7 minutes. Cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla, and lemon juice. Mix until creamy.
- Spoon filling onto cooled crusts. Smooth tops and tap pan to release air bubbles.
- Bake 18–20 minutes until centers are set but slightly jiggly. Cool 15 minutes, then refrigerate 2 hours.
- Beat butter for frosting. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Mix in green food coloring.
- Pipe or spread frosting on chilled cheesecakes. Garnish with red candy if desired.
- Serve chilled. Store leftovers in airtight container up to 5 days.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for smooth filling. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.