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Spiderweb Cheesecake

This playful spiderweb cheesecake features a creamy, tangy filling atop a crunchy graham cracker crust, decorated with an intricate web pattern made from sour cream and lemon juice. The dessert is baked until golden edges and a slightly jiggly center, then chilled to perfection, with the web design adding a spooky, artistic touch. Its smooth texture and striking appearance make it a memorable treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 7 hours
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs or digestive biscuits
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese full-fat, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs large
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Piping bag with small round tip
  • Toothpick or skewer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated and crumbly.
  3. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 23cm (9-inch) springform pan to form an even crust.
  4. Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
  6. Pour the filling over the prepared crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the edges are set and slightly golden, and the center jiggles gently.
  8. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
  9. Mix sour cream with lemon juice until smooth; this will be used to create the web pattern.
  10. Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the chilled cheesecake’s surface.
  11. Fill a piping bag fitted with a small round tip with the sour cream mixture, and pipe concentric circles across the web surface.
  12. Use a toothpick or skewer to draw radial lines from the center outward, connecting the circles to form a spiderweb design.
  13. Chill the decorated cheesecake for about 30 minutes to set the web pattern before slicing and serving.

Notes

Ensure the cheesecake is fully chilled before piping the web for clean lines. Use a steady hand when drawing the web pattern to keep it crisp and defined.