Description
Graveyard Dirt Cheesecake is a unique dessert that combines the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with a spooky twist, featuring a chocolate cookie crust and gummy worms for decoration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup gummy worms
- Additional chocolate cookie crumbs for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and pressing into a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate to set.
- Make the cheesecake filling by beating softened cream cheese, then adding powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and sour cream until smooth.
- Assemble the cheesecake by sifting cocoa powder into the cream cheese mixture, then folding in whipped heavy cream. Pour over the crust.
- Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight, then sprinkle additional cookie crumbs on top.
- Decorate with gummy worms and serve chilled.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling.
- Do not skip the chilling time for proper setting.
- Be gentle when folding in whipped cream to maintain fluffiness.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesecake, Halloween dessert, Graveyard Dirt Cheesecake, spooky dessert, no-bake cheesecake