This Halloween pumpkin cheesecake is a rich, creamy pumpkin flavored cheesecake, decorated to look like a spider web. Fun to make, too!
I am the queen at saying things that make you want to chew on your toes. THE Queen. If the position for emperor is open, I am certainly in the candidacy soon to be running for overlord. With this little tidbit of knowledge in mind I’m going to share a story.
The other night I was at a friend’s house and his roommate was keeping watch over our attempt to repair my sewing machine with his hot tea in hand. The roommate stood silently for a while while my friend and I carried on around him. Finally he spoke, “So, I went to visit my mom and step father last night.”
Pause. Long pause.
“And,” he continued, “he was complaining about being ill and he looked like a zombie.”
Pause. Long pause. So in an attempt to be polite and make conversation with the odd roommate, I replied, “Well, maybe he is a zombie. It’s kind of trendy these days.”
“Well, (pause) he died an hour ago so… ”
See, I told you, the queen.
Let’s change the subject and bake a Halloween pumpkin cheesecake.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups OREO Cookies - finely crushed
- 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine - melted
- 24 oz Cream Cheese
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 15 oz Pumpkin
- 1 Tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1 square Semi-Sweet Chocolate
- 1 tsp. butter or margarine
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or 325°F if using a dark 9-inch nonstick springform pan).
For the Crust
- Mix cookie crumbs and 2 Tbsp. butter
- press firmly onto bottom of pan. Set aside.
For the Cheesecake
- Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
- Add pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice; mix well.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.
- Pour over crust.
- Bake 50 to 55 min. or until center is almost set; cool slightly.
- Carefully spread sour cream over top of cheesecake.
- Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan.
Let's Decorate!
- Place chocolate and 1 tsp. butter in small microwaveable bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) 30 sec.
- stir until chocolate is completely melted.
- Drizzle over cheesecake in spiral pattern.
- Starting at center of cheesecake, pull a toothpick through lines from center of cheesecake to outside edge of cheesecake to resemble a spider's web.
- Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
- Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.
Notes
Nutritional informations provided as a courtesy and is only an approximatation. Values will changes based on ingredients used.
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Isn’t this Halloween pumpkin cheesecake the perfect thing for a Halloween party?
I wonder if zombies like cheesecake…
I hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween!
Hey, if pumpkin cheesecake isn’t your thing, you should check out these other cheesecake recipes:
Cindy says
ooo would have been great if you could have pulled out that cheescake at that point and offered it. Awkward
Happy Halloween!
Mimi says
Awwwwkward. I can’t even imagine how uncomfortable that would’ve been. At least you have a good cheesecake recipe to follow up the long pause of an awkward conversation. It looks yummy. I would be your lady-in-waiting if you became Queen, Emporer or Overlord.
~Mimi from SITS
ping says
Hahahaha…what a booboo and so funny. I would have done the same. My husband says I have diarrhea of the mouth! I’m sorry for laughing…bless the zombie dad’s soul. Great spider design!
Nik says
Looks really delicious, beautiful and yummy
Alexandra says
Well this looks delicious! I love the decoration of the cheesecake! So clever <3 Thank you for sharing such a cool idea!
Stacie says
The best part of this cheesecake is that frosting! I think it was genius to make it a spiderweb like that. A+++
Monidipa Dutta says
I loved your story that you added before giving us the recipe. And now I can bet the cake would taste heavenly. The decoration is perfect for halloween.
Hannah Rotton says
I have never seen anything like this! I’m looking for recipes for a halloween baking day tomorrow, and this is perfect! Can’t wait to try it out!
Mary says
That is the cutest dessert ever! I’m going to a party, and this looks like the perfect dish to take!!
Chantell - Adoration 4 Adventure says
Omg! I love these ideas for Halloween! I want to try this. What a genius idea! Thank you for sharing this.
Jasmine Hewitt says
lol what a cute story! i do like cheesecake and sometimes a bit of pumpkin, do i’ll give this a try
Dayna Hoskin says
Yumm! I love the spiderweb design on this cheesecake!
Elizabeth O says
It looks so tasty Pumpkin cheesecake. This is perfect treats on Halloween! I want to make some.
Tonya Morris says
Oh gosh I am not sure what I would say in that situation but love uncomfortable jokes at the same time…lol! But this recipe looks and sounds amazing! I def want to make this!
Clare Low says
Oh wow this is the perfect cake for a spooky Halloween party. It sounds gorgeous and definitely something I would love to try.
eli says
Whoa this looks like a delicious dessert. I love the spooky twist that you added to it for Halloween
Emily Leary says
This is great! I love the web design on top and the pumpkin flavours are just delicious, I’m sure.
Sam says
What an awkward conversation. I bet zombies would like this cheesecake. ? This is such an awesome idea and looks delicious!
Daphne D Adams says
I love all things pumpkin and I love cheesecake. Such a great combination of flavors and your pictures make me want to try this asap.
Courtney says
Omg can we say yum?!? I just love Cheesecake!! Perfect treat for Halloween!
Rikki Ridgeway says
Cheesecake is my favorite dessert, but once added with Pumpkin – it’s just on a whole nother level. Yummy! I can’t wait to try this recipe for myself.
Julie Verville says
What a fun cheesecake recipe! Thank you for sharing/