Witch’s Cauldron Cheesecake
A visually captivating cheesecake perfect for Halloween, combining creamy flavors with a chocolate crust and playful toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 265 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green gel food coloring
- Gummy worms and candy decorations for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix the chocolate graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until fully coated.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan firmly.
- Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract; beat until well combined.
- Mix in green gel food coloring until the desired hue is achieved.
- Pour the batter over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, decorate with gummy worms and candy.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth batter. Don’t overbeat the eggs to prevent cracks, and experiment with gel colors for a unique look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: cheesecake, Halloween, dessert, spooky, festive
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