Frankenstein Cheesecake Halloween Dessert (Ready-to-Print Version)

Creamy cheesecake with graham crust and green filling, decorated for a spooky Halloween centerpiece.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
07 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
09 - ¼ to ½ teaspoon green gel food coloring, or to desired color

→ Decorations

10 - Black writing icing
11 - 2 white candy melts
12 - 2 small semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until mixture resembles wet sand. Press evenly into bottom of 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
02 - Beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar and blend fully. Stir in sour cream until incorporated. Add eggs one at a time on low speed, scraping bowl between additions. Mix in vanilla and green gel food coloring until uniform color is achieved.
03 - Pour filling onto cooled crust and smooth top. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles. Optionally, place pan in a larger pan filled with hot water for water bath. Bake at 325°F for 55 to 65 minutes, until edges are set and center slightly jiggles. Turn off oven and let cool inside for 1 hour.
04 - Remove from oven and cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set. Use black icing to pipe hair, stitches, and mouth. Attach candy melts for eyes and chocolate chips for pupils. Add additional decorative elements as desired.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Use a water bath wrapped with foil to prevent cracks and achieve a smoother texture.
02 - Bring all dairy and eggs to room temperature before mixing to ensure smooth batter.
03 - Avoid overbeating to prevent cracking and puffing of cheesecake.
04 - Check doneness by slight jiggle in center rather than inserting a knife.
05 - Practice piping decorations on parchment before applying to chilled cheesecake for clean designs.

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