Description
A creamy cheesecake decorated with a chocolate spiderweb and adorable edible spider toppings made with chocolate truffles and pretzels. Perfectly spooky and fun for Halloween parties!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed Oreos)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 24 oz (675 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted (for spiderweb)
- 6–8 chocolate truffles or donut holes (for spider bodies)
- Mini pretzels, broken into curved pieces (for legs)
- Candy eyes (or white chocolate + mini chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, then cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Stir in sour cream, vanilla, and flour until combined. Pour filling over the crust.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool gradually.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Melt chocolate and pipe concentric circles on top of the cheesecake. Use a toothpick to drag lines from the center outward, creating a spiderweb pattern.
- Place truffles on the cheesecake for spider bodies. Insert pretzel legs into each side. Attach candy eyes with a dab of melted chocolate.
- Slice and enjoy this spooky, sweet, and festive Halloween dessert!
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers or Oreos.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavor and texture of the cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg