Mummy Cheesecake
Mummy Cheesecake is a delightful and spooky dessert perfect for Halloween festivities. This creamy, velvety cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich filling, all adorned with playful mummy decorations. Easy to prepare, it promises to impress both kids and adults alike with its charming appearance and delicious flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl, pressing into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well; scrape down the sides as needed.
- Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing briefly after each addition.
- Pour the batter over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight. Decorate with melted chocolate in mummy fashion before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg