Description
These festive Grinch Cheesecake Bites combine creamy cheesecake with a crunchy graham cracker crust, topped with vibrant green frosting for a holiday treat that delights both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup graham crackers (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp mint or lime extract
- Green food coloring (a few drops)
- Optional toppings: fresh berries, whipped cream, chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin with cupcake liners or grease it.
- In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter and sugar, then press a tablespoon into each muffin liner to form a crust.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and sour cream, mixing until fluffy. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then stir in the mint or lime extract and green food coloring.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture into the crusts, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the centers are set but slightly jiggly; they’ll firm while cooling.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until completely chilled.
- Serve topped with whipped cream, berries, or chocolate drizzle.
Notes
Allow cream cheese and eggs to sit at room temperature for smoother batter. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cheesecake bites, holiday treats, Grinch recipe, festive desserts, family recipe