Frankenstein Cheesecake Recipe
This fun and festive Frankenstein Cheesecake features a creamy, green-tinted filling set atop a rich chocolate cookie crust. Perfect for Halloween or any spooky occasion, it’s decorated with candy eyes and black gel icing to bring Frankenstein’s iconic monster to life with cute and creepy details.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (about 10-15 drops or to desired color)
Decoration
- Candy eyes (about 6-8)
- Black gel icing for drawing details (hair, scars, mouth)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Crust: Combine the chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter until evenly moist. Press this mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust base.
- Make Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and green food coloring, beating until the color and mixture are uniform. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated to avoid overbeating.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the green cheesecake batter over the crust in the pan. Smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly when shaken gently.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set and chill.
- Decorate: Once chilled, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Use candy eyes to create Frankenstein’s eyes and black gel icing to draw hair, scars, and a mouth to complete the monster’s face.
- Serve: Slice carefully and serve this creative, spooky-themed cheesecake to delight your guests.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Adjust green food coloring amount to achieve your preferred shade of green.
- Do not overbake; the cheesecake will firm up as it cools.
- Make sure cheesecake is fully chilled before decorating to help the icing stick better.
- Use a hot water bath during baking if you want an even creamier texture and to avoid cracks.
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