Strawberry Grinch Mini Cheesecakes
Festive and vibrant mini cheesecakes inspired by Dr. Seuss’ Grinch, featuring a creamy texture and crunchy graham cracker crust topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs For the base
- 2 tbsp sugar For sweetness
- 3 tbsp butter, melted To bind the crust
For the cheesecake filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure it’s at room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar For sweetness
- 1.5 tbsp all-purpose flour To stabilize the filling
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract For flavoring
- 1/4 cup sour cream For creaminess
- 1/4 cup heavy cream For whipping into the filling
- 8 drops green food coloring gel For the Grinchy color
For the topping
- 1/2 cup heavy cream For whipping
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar For sweetening whipped cream
- 12 pieces strawberries Fresh for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the muffin tin by lining it with paper liners.
Making the crust
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a small bowl.
- Divide the mixture among the muffin cups, and press down firmly to form a crust.
- Bake the crusts for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Making the cheesecake filling
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar. Beat until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate the vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream into the mixture.
- Add green food coloring gel and mix until desired color is achieved.
Baking the cheesecakes
- Pour the cream mixture over the baked crusts, filling each cup nearly to the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the centers are set but still jiggle slightly.
- Cool in the tin until room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
Preparing the topping
- Beat heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Prepare strawberries by cutting off their flat ends.
Assembly
- Top each chilled mini cheesecake with whipped cream and a strawberry.
- Add a small pom-pom of whipped cream on top of each strawberry for decoration.
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Notes
These mini cheesecakes can be made ahead of time. Store in an airtight container and best when served fresh.