Creepy Spiderweb Cheesecake Swirl in 6 Easy Steps
A visually stunning cheesecake with a spiderweb swirl design, perfect for Halloween or themed parties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup black food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Blend in sour cream.
- Divide the batter into two bowls. Add black food coloring to one bowl.
- Pour the white batter into the crust. Drop spoonfuls of black batter on top.
- Use a knife to create a spiderweb design by dragging it from the center outward.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours for best results.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant black color.
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: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg