Description
Grinch Cheesecake Bites are delightful, festive treats that capture the spirit of the holiday season with their vibrant green color and delicious cheesecake flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup green food coloring
- 1 package graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Red candy melts for decoration
- Mini marshmallows for decoration
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and sour cream, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in green food coloring until the desired color is achieved.
- In a separate bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press the mixture into the bottom of a lined muffin tin.
- Fill each muffin cup with the cheesecake mixture, smoothing the tops.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
- Once set, melt red candy melts and drizzle over the cheesecake bites.
- Top with mini marshmallows to resemble the Grinch’s hat.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, allow the cheesecake bites to chill overnight.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of green food coloring to achieve your preferred shade.
- These bites can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Grinch Cheesecake Bites, festive treats, holiday desserts