Creating your Grinch Mini Cheesecakes is simple! Just follow these steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
2. Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
3. Fill Muffin Tins: Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of each cupcake liner to form your crust, approximately 1 tablespoon per liner.
4. Bake the Crust: Bake the crusts in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool slightly.
5. Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and lemon juice; mix well.
6. Add Food Coloring: Stir in 1-2 teaspoons of green food coloring until the desired hue is reached.
7. Pour Filling: Carefully pour the cheesecake mixture over the baked crusts, filling each cup about ¾ full.
8. Bake Cheesecakes: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
9. Cool Down: Remove from the oven and let them cool at room temperature for about 20 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours to chill completely.
10. Decorate: Before serving, melt the red candy melts and drizzle over the cheesecakes for a festive touch. Top with whipped cream if desired.

These steps will guide you through the process of making these delicious Grinch Mini Cheesecakes without a hitch.