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Spiderweb Cheesecake

This visually striking cheesecake features a creamy, rich filling atop a buttery crust, decorated with a delicate web pattern made from whipped cream or icing. The intricate web is created by piping concentric circles and dragging lines through them, transforming a classic dessert into an edible piece of art with a smooth, velvety texture and a sweet, tangy flavor.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Dessert
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Digestive or graham cracker crumbs substitute with digestive biscuits for extra richness
  • 100 g unsalted butter melted
  • 600 g cream cheese softened for smooth mixing
  • 150 g granulated sugar brightens the tangy flavor
  • 3 large eggs add one at a time for consistency
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for flavor
  • 200 ml whipped cream or icing for creating the web; whip until stiff peaks
  • 1 drop black gel food coloring optional, for contrast

Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Piping bag with fine tip
  • Toothpick or skewer
  • Offset spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
  2. Mix the digestive crumbs with melted butter until combined and press evenly into the bottom of a springform pan to form a crust.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes, and then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Add vanilla extract and mix until evenly incorporated.
  5. Pour the filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top with an offset spatula.
  6. Bake the cheesecake for 50-60 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the center jiggles gently when shaken.
  7. Let the cheesecake cool in the pan for about an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
  8. Once chilled, spread the whipped cream or icing evenly over the top of the cheesecake using an offset spatula.
  9. Fill a piping bag fitted with a fine tip with the whipped cream or icing. Pipe concentric circles starting from the center outward across the entire surface.
  10. Using a toothpick or skewer, drag from the center outward through the concentric circles to create the web pattern, repeating until the web is complete.
  11. If desired, add a small drop of black gel food coloring to the whipped cream before piping for a darker web contrast.
  12. Slice and serve your stunning spiderweb cheesecake, enjoying the creamy texture and intricate decoration.

Notes

Chilling thoroughly helps the web pattern hold its shape. Use a darker icing or whipped cream for more contrast in the web design. Be patient when creating the web pattern for best results.