# Ingredients:
→ Crust
01 - 1 cup Oreo cookie crumbs (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, as needed
→ Optional Toppings
08 - Whipped cream
09 - Festive sprinkles or red heart sprinkles
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
02 - Pulse Oreo cookies into fine crumbs in a food processor. Add melted butter and pulse until mixture resembles wet sand.
03 - Divide crumb mixture evenly among liners, about 1 tablespoon each, and press firmly to form crusts.
04 - Beat softened cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
05 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
06 - Add neon green gel food coloring incrementally until desired vibrant color is achieved.
07 - Spoon approximately 1/4 cup of cheesecake batter into each crust-lined cup, filling nearly to the top.
08 - Bake for 15 to 17 minutes until centers are mostly set but retain slight jiggle.
09 - Remove from oven, cool completely in pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
10 - Before serving, optionally top each cheesecake with whipped cream and festive sprinkles.
