Grinch Neon Green Mini Cheesecakes (Printable)

Creamy neon green mini cheesecakes with Oreo crust, perfect for holiday celebrations and parties.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs (about 10–11 cookies)
02 - 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Neon green gel food coloring, as needed

→ Optional Toppings

08 - Whipped cream
09 - Festive or red heart sprinkles

# How-To:

01 - Set oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
02 - Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form; add melted butter and pulse until mixture resembles wet sand.
03 - Divide crumb mixture evenly among liners, about 1 tablespoon each, and press firmly using the back of a spoon or a small glass.
04 - Beat softened cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
05 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
06 - Gradually mix in neon green gel food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
07 - Spoon approximately 1/4 cup cheesecake batter into each liner, filling nearly to the top.
08 - Bake for 15 to 17 minutes until centers are mostly set but retain a slight jiggle.
09 - Remove from oven, cool completely in pan, then refrigerate for at least two hours to firm.
10 - Top with whipped cream and festive sprinkles or a single large red heart sprinkle prior to serving if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fun and festive neon green color
  • Perfectly sized mini cheesecakes
02 -
  • Cheesecakes can be made 1–2 days ahead and kept refrigerated
  • For best color, use gel food coloring
03 -
  • Use gel food coloring for the brightest green color
  • Press crumbs firmly to prevent crumbling
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