As the crisp autumn air swirls around you, bringing with it the scent of fallen leaves and pumpkin spice, it's time to embark on a culinary journey that captures the essence of the spookiest yet most joyous night of the year: Halloween. In the realm of desserts, nothing says "trick or treat" quite like a cheesecake that is both frightful and delightful. With its creamy, smooth filling, nestled atop a graham cracker crust, and adorned with eerie decorations, this cheesecake is a masterpiece of culinary art that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you spellbound. So, gather your ingredients, don your chef's hat, and prepare to create a "trick or treat" cheesecake that will be the talk of your Halloween gathering.
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TRICK-OR-TREAT CHEESECAKE
Celebrate the Season - Fall Baking Recipe Magazine Contest 2010 shared by Diane Neibling from Overland Park, KS
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 8h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 300°F. Spray 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. To minimize cracking, place shallow pan half full of hot water on lower oven rack.
- In medium bowl, mix cookie crumbs, sugar and butter. Press on bottom of pan. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk with electric mixer until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until blended. Stir in vanilla and candy. Pour over crust.
- Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until edge of cheesecake is set at least 2 inches from edge of pan but center of cheesecake still jiggles slightly when moved. Run small metal spatula around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake. Turn oven off; open door at least 4 inches. Let cheesecake remain in oven 30 minutes. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Just before serving, run small metal spatula around edge of pan; carefully remove side of pan. Cover and refrigerate any remaining cheesecake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 47 g, TransFat 1 g
TRICK OR TREAT CHEESECAKE
A rich treat that will get many compliments. You can add just about any candy bar combination. Let your imagination run wild. I used the Halloween cookies with orange filling; the flavor is still the same. Before serving, carefully remove sides of pan and place on a serving dish. I added candy corn on top before serving.
Provided by luv2bake
Categories Desserts Cakes Cheesecake Recipes Chocolate Cheesecake Recipes
Time 10h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place a shallow pan 1/2-full with water on the lower oven rack to minimize cracking in the cheesecake. Spray the inside of a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
- Mix chocolate sandwich cookies, sugar, and butter together in a bowl; press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk together in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until smooth; beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until just blended. Stir candy bars and vanilla extract into cream cheese mixture; pour over crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and center is still slightly soft, about 50 minutes. Turn off oven, leaving door open, and cool cheesecake in oven, at least 1 hour. Run a knife or spatula around the edges to loosen cheesecake; refrigerate in the pan until set, 8 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 114.2 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 343.4 mg, Sugar 39.6 g
TRICK OR TREAT CHEESECAKE
A rich treat that will get many compliments. You can add just about any candy bar combination. Let your imagination run wild. I used the Halloween cookies with orange filling; the flavor is still the same. Before serving, carefully remove sides of pan and place on a serving dish. I added candy corn on top before serving.
Provided by luv2bake
Categories Chocolate Cheesecake
Time 10h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Place a shallow pan 1/2-full with water on the lower oven rack to minimize cracking in the cheesecake. Spray the inside of a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper.
- Mix chocolate sandwich cookies, sugar, and butter together in a bowl; press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk together in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until smooth; beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until just blended. Stir candy bars and vanilla extract into cream cheese mixture; pour over crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set and center is still slightly soft, about 50 minutes. Turn off oven, leaving door open, and cool cheesecake in oven, at least 1 hour. Run a knife or spatula around the edges to loosen cheesecake; refrigerate in the pan until set, 8 hours or overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 114.2 mg, Fat 29.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 343.4 mg, Sugar 39.6 g
Tips:
- Use a high-quality cream cheese. This will ensure that your cheesecake is rich and creamy.
- Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature. This will help it mix smoothly with the other ingredients.
- Don't overbeat the cream cheese. Overbeating can cause the cheesecake to be dense and crumbly.
- Use a springform pan. This will make it easy to remove the cheesecake from the pan.
- Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the cheesecake to set properly.
Conclusion:
Cheesecake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a cheesecake that everyone will love. Whether you're looking for a classic cheesecake, a chocolate cheesecake, or a pumpkin cheesecake, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll enjoy. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give cheesecake a try. You won't be disappointed.
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