Spiderweb Cheesecake
Spiderweb Cheesecake is a delightful dessert that captures attention with its rich, creamy filling and whimsical chocolate spiderweb topping. Perfect for Halloween gatherings or any celebration, this cheesecake combines a buttery graham cracker crust with smooth cream cheese and a touch of sour cream for added richness. The striking design not only impresses guests but also invites indulgence, making it an unforgettable treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- 2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla extract; mix until fluffy.
- 3. Pour filling over crust and bake for about 50 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- 4. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for one hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours.
- 5. Melt chocolate chips, pipe over cooled cheesecake in concentric circles, and drag a toothpick from the center outward to create a spiderweb design.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (110g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg