Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake decorated with a spiderweb design, perfect for Halloween or any spooky occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in sour cream and heavy cream until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Once cooled, drizzle chocolate syrup in a spiral pattern on top of the cheesecake.
- Use a toothpick to create a spiderweb effect by dragging it through the chocolate syrup.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, add cocoa powder to the cheesecake mixture.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother texture.
- Decorate with plastic spiders for a fun Halloween touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Spiderweb Cheesecake, Halloween dessert, cheesecake recipe