Smart Cookie's Spiderweb Pumpkin Cheesecake

This Smart Cookie's Spiderweb Pumpkin Cheesecake is a delightful treat for Halloween parties or gatherings. The creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling is infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, while the chocolate spiderweb design adds a festive touch. Perfect for impressing your guests with both taste and presentation.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
• 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and heavy cream until combined.
6. Pour mixture over crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set.
8. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
9. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and transfer to a piping bag.
10. Pipe concentric circles on top of the cheesecake, then drag a toothpick from the center to the edge to create a spiderweb design.
11. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

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