87% would make again
Leftover Halloween Candy-Bottom Cheesecake
featured in 6 New Takes On Cheesecake
This cheesecake is the ultimate indulgence for anyone who loves Halloween candy. With a chocolate and candy-coated crust and a creamy cheesecake filling, it's a treat that will have you reaching for seconds.
Tasty Team
May 05, 2023
Inspired by tasty.co
Ingredients
for 10 servings
Cookie Base
- 1 ¾ cups assorted chocolate candy (310 g)
- ½ cup brown sugar (110 g)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50 g)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (115 g), softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese (675 g)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
For Decorating
- chocolate syrup
Nutrition Info
- Calories 429
- Fat 31g
- Carbs 30g
- Fiber 5g
- Sugar 19g
- Protein 7g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan with cooking spray.
- Make the cookie base: Chop the candy into bite-size pieces, then transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Add the butter and cream with an electric hand mixer until fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla, salt, and baking soda and mix with a rubber spatula to combine.
- Fold in the flour just until smooth, then add the candy pieces and fold to incorporate.
- Transfer the dough to the prepared springform pan and pat down in an even layer. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and sugar. Beat with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
- Add the salt, vanilla, and eggs and beat to combine.
- Pour the filling over the chilled base and smooth the top.
- Bake 35-40 minutes, until the sides are golden but the center still jiggles slightly. Let cool to room temperature.
- Drizzle chocolate syrup in a spiral pattern over the cheesecake. Using a toothpick, draw lines outward from the center to create a spiderweb pattern.
- Un-mold the cheesecake, then slice and serve.
- Enjoy!
Inspired by tasty.co