Description
Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of fall with our Candy Corn Cheesecake Irresistible. This creamy, vibrant dessert captures the essence of Halloween with its sweet candy corn flavor and festive presentation. Perfect for autumn gatherings or Halloween parties, each slice offers a delightful blend of rich cream cheese and the iconic taste of candy corn, sure to impress your guests and bring back fond memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Yellow food coloring (to preference)
- Orange food coloring (to preference)
- 1 cup candy corn, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in sour cream and vanilla until combined.
- Divide filling into two bowls; color one yellow and the other orange with food coloring.
- Spoon half of the yellow filling over the cooled crust, followed by half of the orange filling. Alternate layers until all filling is used.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Turn off oven, crack door open, and cool inside for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving. Top with candy corn just before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg