Description
These delightful holiday treats are creamy cheesecake bites with a festive green hue, perfect for sharing and brightening up your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2–3 drops green food coloring
- Festive decorations (sprinkles or edible glitter)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of bite-sized molds or a lined muffin tin. Chill in the fridge.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth. Add food coloring and mix.
- Fill the Molds: Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling into the chilled crusts. Smooth the tops.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 240 minutes or freeze for about 60 minutes.
- Decorate: Remove from molds and add festive decorations on top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve chilled and watch everyone’s faces light up!
Notes
Ensuring your cream cheese is at room temperature helps achieve a smooth filling. Allow sufficient chilling time for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake bites, holiday treats, festive dessert, Grinch-inspired, easy dessert