Grinch Mini Cheesecake Dessert (Print)
Creamy green mini cheesecakes with chocolate chips and festive red hearts for a fun dessert.
# Ingredients:
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 large egg
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1 cup sour cream
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1 tablespoon green food coloring
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½ cup mini chocolate chips
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Red candy hearts for decoration (optional)
# Directions:
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with non-stick cooking spray.
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In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Mix until well combined, resembling wet sand.
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Press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup to form a crust. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to pack it firmly.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
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Gradually add ½ cup of granulated sugar and continue to beat until well blended. Add the vanilla extract and mix until just incorporated.
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Add the egg, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Stir in the sour cream and green food coloring until the mixture is evenly colored and smooth.
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Carefully fold in the mini chocolate chips using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the cheesecake batter.
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Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crusts in the muffin tin, filling each cup about ¾ full.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are set and the centers have a slight jiggle. The cheesecakes will continue to firm as they cool.
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Remove the mini cheesecakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then transfer them to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours or until completely set.
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Once chilled, decorate the tops with red candy hearts for a festive touch, if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy.