# Ingredient List:
→ Crust
01 - 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs (about 10–11 cookies)
02 - 2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
→ Cheesecake Filling
03 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - Neon green gel food coloring, to desired shade
→ Optional Toppings
08 - Whipped cream
09 - Festive sprinkles or red heart sprinkles
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup standard muffin pan with paper liners.
02 - Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor until finely ground. Add melted butter and pulse until mixture resembles wet sand.
03 - Divide crumb mixture evenly among liners, about 1 tablespoon each. Press firmly with the back of a spoon or small glass.
04 - Beat softened cream cheese and sugar with electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
05 - Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
06 - Add neon green gel food coloring gradually until desired Grinch shade is achieved.
07 - Spoon approximately 1/4 cup cheesecake batter into each liner, filling nearly to the top.
08 - Bake for 15–17 minutes until centers are mostly set but slightly jiggly.
09 - Allow cheesecakes to cool completely in pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
10 - Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and festive sprinkles or a single large red heart sprinkle for traditional appearance.
