# Components:
→ Crust
01 - 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs (from about 10–11 cookies)
02 - 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
→ Cheesecake Filling
03 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Neon green gel food coloring, to desired shade
→ Optional Toppings
08 - Whipped cream
09 - Festive sprinkles or red heart sprinkles
# Method:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
02 - Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add melted butter and pulse again until mixture resembles wet sand.
03 - Distribute approximately one tablespoon of crumb mixture into each liner and press firmly with the back of a spoon or small glass.
04 - Beat softened cream cheese and sugar together with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
05 - Add eggs one at a time, beating on low after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
06 - Gradually mix in neon green gel food coloring until the desired vibrant shade is achieved.
07 - Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of cheesecake batter into each liner, filling nearly to the top.
08 - Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until centers are mostly set but retain a slight jiggle.
09 - Cool cheesecakes completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm.
10 - Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and festive sprinkles or a red heart sprinkle for the classic Grinch look.
