Description
Delightful mini cheesecakes bursting with festive flavors and a vibrant green hue, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Green food coloring (optional)
- Crushed peppermint candies (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Combine crushed graham crackers with melted butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until well blended.
- Press the mixture into the bottoms of a lined cupcake pan to form the crusts.
- Beat the cream cheese in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add sugar, sour cream, lime juice, and zest, mixing until combined.
- Add food coloring little by little until your desired Grinch color is achieved.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the prepared crusts, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes, or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature for about an hour, then chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and festive decorations before serving.
Notes
Bring cream cheese to room temperature for a smooth texture. Use a water bath for even heating and prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mini cheesecakes, holiday desserts, festive treats, Grinch recipe, Christmas sweets