Festive No-Bake Grinch Cheesecakes 🎄
Delightful no-bake cheesecakes with a festive Grinchy green hue, perfect for bringing cheer to your holiday table.
Equipment
- Mini Cheesecake Molds
- Muffin cups
Ingredients
Simple Crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Creamy Filling & Decoration
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 drops green food coloring or matcha powder for a natural green hue
- 1 teaspoon lime zest optional, for a fresh twist
- Extra whipped cream for topping
- Red candy hearts or red fondant hearts, for decoration
Instructions
- Make the Simple Crust: In a bowl, combine your graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until it looks like damp sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of 12 mini cheesecake molds or lined muffin cups. Pop them into the freezer for about 10 minutes to chill and set.
- Whip Up the Creamy Filling: Get your softened cream cheese and beat it in a large bowl until it's wonderfully smooth and fluffy. Gently mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until everything is well combined. In a separate, clean bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks. Carefully fold this whipped cream into your cream cheese mixture to make it light and airy. Now, add just a drop or two of green food coloring to get that perfect Grinchy hue. Feel free to stir in a little lime zest if you like a fresh, zesty kick!
- Assemble & Chill: Spoon your vibrant green cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crusts. Smooth out the tops with a spatula. Cover them loosely with plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator to chill for at least 3 hours, or even better, overnight. This step is key for them to set beautifully!
- Decorate & Serve: Once your cheesecakes are perfectly set, it's time for the final touch! Pipe a dollop of extra whipped cream on top of each cheesecake. Finish by gently placing a red candy heart on each one – they're now ready to bring festive cheer! Serve them cold and enjoy these delightful bites.
Notes
Feel free to use matcha powder for a natural green hue instead of food coloring. These cheesecakes require at least 3 hours of chilling time for best results, or overnight for optimal setting.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 250
Total Carbs: 20g
Net Carbs: 19g
Fats: 18g
Protein: 3g
Calories: 250
Total Carbs: 20g
Net Carbs: 19g
Fats: 18g
Protein: 3g
