Description
A classic creamy cheesecake topped with a gory cherry glaze and candy eyeballs, making it the ultimate Halloween showstopper. Sweet, spooky, and deliciously fun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- Candy eyeballs (store-bought or homemade with fondant/icing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract. Pour filling over cooled crust.
- Place the pan in a water bath (to avoid cracks) and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is just set. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool slowly for 1 hour. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Spoon cherry pie filling over the top, letting it drip slightly over the sides for a “bloody” effect. Press candy eyeballs randomly into the cherries to create the creepy look.
- Slice and serve chilled for the ultimate Halloween dessert.
Notes
- For a more intense cherry flavor, consider adding a splash of cherry liqueur to the filling.
- Make sure to chill the cheesecake overnight for the best texture.
- Use different colored candy eyeballs for a fun twist.
- 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