Description
Delight in this No-Bake Halloween Cheesecake! Vibrant layers of orange and purple cheesecake on a crunchy cookie crust make this dessert perfect for Halloween parties or a festive treat at home. Easy, spooky, and delicious!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Layers:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- Orange food coloring
- Purple food coloring
For Decoration:
- Halloween sprinkles
- Candy eyeballs or Halloween candies (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Combine crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture evenly into a 9-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator.
- Make the Cheesecake Layers:
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold in whipped topping.
- Divide mixture in half; color one half orange and the other purple.
- Layer the Cheesecake:
- Spread the orange layer over the chilled crust, smoothing the top.
- Carefully spread the purple layer over the orange, ensuring the colors don’t mix.
- Decorate:
- Top with Halloween sprinkles and candies.
- Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove from the springform pan, slice, and serve chilled.
Notes
- Customize the colors and decorations to suit your Halloween theme.
- Use natural food coloring for a more wholesome option.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of pumpkin spice to the cheesecake mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
