Save Impress all of the Whos at your Christmas party with these fun and festive neon green mini cheesecakes—perfectly sized, irresistibly creamy, and bursting with holiday cheer!
I first served these at a Christmas party and they were an instant hit with everyone
Ingredients
- Crust: 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs (about 10–11 cookies), 2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Cheesecake Filling: 16 oz (2 packages) cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, Neon green food coloring (gel recommended)
- Optional Toppings: Whipped cream, Festive sprinkles or red heart sprinkles (for the true Grinch look)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
- Step 2:
- Prepare the crust: In a food processor, pulse Oreo cookies to fine crumbs. Add melted butter and pulse again until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Step 3:
- Divide the crumb mixture evenly among the liners (about 1 tablespoon per cup) and press down firmly with the back of a spoon or a small glass.
- Step 4:
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Step 5:
- Add eggs one at a time, beating on low after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Step 6:
- Add neon green food coloring, a little at a time, until your desired Grinchy shade is reached.
- Step 7:
- Spoon about 1/4 cup cheesecake batter into each liner, filling them almost to the top.
- Step 8:
- Bake for 15–17 minutes, until the centers are mostly set but still slightly jiggly.
- Step 9:
- Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Step 10:
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and festive sprinkles if desired.
Save My family especially loves decorating these cheesecakes together and sharing them around the holidays
Notes
For a classic Grinch look, use a single large red heart sprinkle on each cheesecake. Oreo cookies can be replaced with chocolate graham crackers for a slightly different crust.
Required Tools
12-cup standard muffin pan, Paper cupcake liners, Food processor, Mixing bowls, Electric mixer, Measuring cups and spoons
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream cheese, butter), eggs, and wheat (Oreos). Double-check labels for possible nut or soy traces if allergies are a concern.
Save These mini cheesecakes bring a playful and delicious twist to your holiday dessert table
Recipe Help
- → What gives the cheesecakes their vibrant green color?
The bright neon green hue comes from adding gel food coloring to the cream cheese filling until the desired shade is achieved.
- → Can I use a different crust instead of Oreo crumbs?
Yes, chocolate graham crackers work well as an alternative, offering a slightly different but still complementary base.
- → How long should these mini cheesecakes chill before serving?
They should be refrigerated for at least 2 hours to firm up properly and enhance their creamy texture.
- → What is the best way to prepare the crust for these cheesecakes?
Pulse the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs, combine with melted butter, and press firmly into cupcake liners to create a sturdy base.
- → Are these cheesecakes suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, they contain dairy and eggs but no meat, fitting a vegetarian dietary preference.
- → Can these mini cheesecakes be made ahead of time?
Absolutely, they can be prepared 1–2 days in advance and kept refrigerated until ready to serve.