Can I use regular green food coloring instead of neon?

Absolutely—you’ll still get a festive look. But neon gives you that bright, Grinch-like pop that stands out on a dessert table.

Can I substitute the Oreos for another crust?

Yes! Graham crackers, vanilla wafers, or even ginger snaps work wonderfully. Each gives a slightly different vibe.

How should I store leftovers?

Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days. They also freeze surprisingly well—just skip the whipped cream until serving.

Can I make these without a food processor?

Sure can. Put the Oreos in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin. Bonus stress release included.

7 Grinch Mini Cheesecakes That Spark Pure Delight

Description

These festive Grinch Mini Cheesecakes are fun, creamy, and perfect for holiday parties! With a bright green cheesecake filling, rich Oreo crust, and fluffy whipped topping, they’re the ultimate Christmas dessert everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Crust

1 cup Oreo crumbs
2 1/2 tbsp butter, melted

Cheesecake

2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
Neon green food coloring

Optional Toppings

Whipped cream
Sprinkles or cherries

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
Pulse 10–11 Oreos in a food processor until finely crumbed. Add melted butter and pulse again to combine.
Divide the crumbs into each liner and press firmly to form the crust.
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.
Add eggs and vanilla; mix until just combined.
Add neon green food coloring until your desired Grinch shade is reached.
Spoon about 1/4 cup of cheesecake batter into each cupcake liner.
Bake for 15–17 minutes, until the centers are slightly jiggly.
Cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate until firm.
Top with whipped cream, sprinkles, or cherries before serving.

Notes

Make sure the cream cheese is completely softened for a smooth, creamy cheesecake texture.

For a deeper green color, add food coloring slowly until you reach the perfect Grinch hue.

These mini cheesecakes can be made 1–2 days in advance—great for holiday prep!

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 17 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
Calories: 210 kcal
Sugar: 15 g
Sodium: 135 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg