Spiderweb Cheesecake Chocolate Vanilla (Ready-to-Print Version)

Smooth vanilla cheesecake, dark chocolate crust, and a stunning spiderweb topping for festive flair.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Filling

03 - 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - 3 large eggs
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/4 cup sour cream

→ Decoration

08 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
02 - Combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a compact crust.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour cheesecake batter over prepared crust and smooth the surface with a spatula.
05 - Place pan in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
06 - Remove from oven and allow cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
07 - Pipe melted dark chocolate in concentric circles on top of the chilled cheesecake. Drag a toothpick from the center outward in straight lines to create a spiderweb pattern.
08 - Slice into portions and serve chilled.

# Handy Tips:

01 - For the smoothest texture, ensure cream cheese is fully softened before mixing. Avoid overbaking so the cheesecake remains creamy.