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Spiderweb Pumpkin Cheesecake
SUBMITTED BY:
Bev Kotowich
"This spiced cheesecake makes an appearance on my Halloween table every year. Folks get a kick out of the candy web and chocolate spiders."
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PREP TIME
35 Min
COOK TIME
1 Hr
READY IN
1 Hr 35 Min
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INGREDIENTS
1 3/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
FILLING:
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
SPIDERWEB GARNISH:
1 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup water
4 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, melted
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Combine wafer crumbs and butter; press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Whisk in pumpkin, cornstarch, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice just until blended. Pour into crust. Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 60-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Combine topping ingredients; spread over filling. Bake at 350 degrees F for 6 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minute. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan; set aside.
For spiderwebs, draw six 3-in. x 2-in. half circles on two sheets of parchment paper on top; tape both securely to work surface. In a saucepan, bring the sugar, cream of tartar and water to a boil over medium heat. Boil, without stirring, until mixture turns a light amber color and candy thermometer reads 350 degrees F. Immediately remove from the heat and stir. Cool, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until hot sugar mixture falls off a metal spoon in a fine thread.
Using a spoon or meat fork, carefully drizzle syrup over half-circle outlines and inside the outlines to form spiderwebs; reheat syrup if needed. Cool completely. Place melted chocolate in a resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe 1-in. spiders onto parchment or foil; cool completely. With remaining melted chocolate, pipe two or three dots on each web; attach spiders.
Remove sides of springform pan. Cut cheesecake; place a web on top of each slice and remaining spiders on the side. Refrigerate leftovers.
FOOTNOTE
We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212 degrees F. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.
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Reviewed on nov. 10, 2006 by Sosa
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nov. 10, 2006
Wonderful !!! Creamy & smooth texture. I used my own favorite chocolate crust recipe.
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Wonderful !!! Creamy & smooth texture. I used my own favorite chocolate crust recipe.
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Reviewed on dec. 17, 2008 by
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dec. 17, 2008
I have made this for several occasions and the results are wonderful! People have stated that it is as good or better than the cheesecake factory! I followed the recipe to the letter and it came out great!
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Reviewed on dec. 10, 2008 by
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dec. 10, 2008
This was a HIT!!! I took this cake to two different Thanksgiving parties, and everyone loved it. I didn't do the spider webs though. Instead I made fall leaves out of gumpaste, with a little gold shimmer. Not only does it taste great, but it looks great too. I can't wait to make this again!!!
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Reviewed on nov. 2, 2008 by Laura G
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nov. 2, 2008
Delicious!!! So creamy and rich, everyone loved it!!!
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Delicious!!! So creamy and rich, everyone loved it!!!
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Reviewed on oct. 27, 2008 by
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oct. 27, 2008
I haven't made this recipe yet, but I want to make it for Halloweeen. I'm just a little confused as to how to make the spiderwebs. Can someone explain it to me?
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Reviewed on oct. 25, 2006 by
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oct. 25, 2006
This is an awesome recipe and simple to make!
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Reviewed on oct. 20, 2006 by
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oct. 20, 2006
I didn't make this cheesecake, I actually made a lemon one instead but I have used the ingredients for the spiderwebs to decorate numerous cakes and I LOVE it! I love using different flavorings and designs. It adds a nice touch!
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