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Spiderweb Cheesecake

This visually striking cheesecake features a creamy, tangy filling swirled with rich chocolate syrup, baked atop a buttery cookie crust. Once cooled and decorated with a chocolate web design, it boasts a smooth, firm texture with an intricate pattern that makes it a perfect centerpiece for spooky gatherings or creative desserts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits
  • 100 g Unsalted butter melted
  • 600 g Cream cheese softened
  • 150 g Granulated sugar
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 150 g Sour cream full-fat
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 50 g Chocolate syrup dark or semi-sweet
  • 100 g Dark or white chocolate melted for web design

Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag with fine tip
  • Oven thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F). Prepare a springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and lightly greasing the sides.
  2. Combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a mixing bowl until evenly coated and crumbly. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan, creating an even crust. Chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to set.
    200 g Graham cracker crumbs, 100 g Unsalted butter
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a spatula or electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the sugar gradually and continue mixing until well combined.
    600 g Cream cheese, 150 g Granulated sugar
  4. One at a time, beat in the eggs, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, creating a silky batter. Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until just combined.
    3 large Eggs, 150 g Sour cream, 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  5. Pour the cream cheese filling over the chilled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Drizzle the chocolate syrup over the surface and gently swirl with a toothpick or spatula to create a marbled web pattern.
    50 g Chocolate syrup
  6. Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle. The top may turn a light golden color.
  7. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Then, transfer it to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight to ensure it’s fully set.
  8. Once chilled, melt the dark or white chocolate and transfer it into a piping bag fitted with a fine tip. Carefully pipe concentric circles or a web pattern on top of the cheesecake.
    100 g Dark or white chocolate
  9. Using a toothpick or skewer, drag from the center outward to form a web effect, creating a striking spiderweb design. Chill for an additional 30 minutes to set the decoration.
  10. Slice and serve your beautifully decorated spiderweb cheesecake. Enjoy the creamy texture with the rich chocolate web and impressive presentation!

Notes

Ensure the cheesecake is fully chilled before decorating for clean web lines. Use contrasting chocolate colors for the web to make it stand out. Be patient with piping and web drawing for best results.