Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Green food coloring, as desired
- Graham cracker crumbs, as needed
- Small red hearts, as desired (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese base:In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth using a hand mixer or whisk. Ensure there are no lumps.
- Add flavor and sweetness:Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Blend well until fully combined.
- Incorporate whipped cream:Gently fold in the whipped cream to keep the mixture light and fluffy.
- Add color and prep bases:Stir in green food coloring to your desired shade. Prepare muffin tins or cups with graham cracker crumbs and press down slightly to form a base.
- Assemble and chill:Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker base, filling each cup. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until set.
- Decorate and serve:Top each cheesecake with whipped cream and a small red heart for a festive Grinchy finish. Serve chilled.
Notes
Use low-fat or vegan alternatives for cream cheese and whipped cream if desired. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week in an airtight container. Great for kids’ decorating activities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg