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Halloween cheesecake topped with dark berry sauce in a spiderweb design dripping over the edges
Callie Brooks

Bloody Berry Cheesecake

This Bloody Berry Cheesecake is a dramatic Halloween dessert with a crunchy chocolate crust, creamy vanilla filling, and a dripping berry topping that mimics blood — the perfect spooky showstopper.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 370
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups chocolate cookies, crushed (e.g. Oreos without filling)
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)

Equipment

  • springform pan
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer or whisk
  • rubber spatula
  • saucepan
  • fine mesh sieve (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Reduce oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla and sour cream until fully incorporated.
  3. Pour filling into crust. Bake for 50–60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles. Turn off oven, crack door, and cool for 1 hour. Then chill overnight.
  4. In a saucepan, cook berries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat for 5–7 minutes. Add cornstarch slurry and stir until thickened. Let cool completely.
  5. Spoon cooled topping over chilled cheesecake, letting it drip for a dramatic Halloween effect.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a spookier presentation, add edible glitter, candy eyes, or drizzle the berry topping to look like dripping blood. Let the cheesecake chill overnight for best texture. For seedless topping, strain through a fine mesh sieve before cooling.

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