Frankenstein Cheesecake Fun Family (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy green cheesecake with graham crust and spooky black icing for a playful holiday centerpiece.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
07 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
09 - ¼ to ½ teaspoon green gel food coloring

→ Decorating

10 - Black writing icing for hair and stitches
11 - 2 white candy melts for the eyes
12 - 2 small semi-sweet chocolate chips for pupils

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until mixture resembles wet sand. Press evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
02 - Beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth, 2-3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, then mix in sour cream until smooth. Add eggs one at a time on low speed, scraping bowl between additions. Stir in vanilla and green food coloring until desired shade is reached.
03 - Pour filling onto cooled crust and smooth surface. Tap pan to release air bubbles. Optionally, place pan in a water bath to ensure creamy texture. Bake at 325°F for 55-65 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Turn off oven, crack door, and cool inside oven for 1 hour.
04 - Remove cheesecake from oven and cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set. Pipe black icing for hair, stitches, and mouth. Place candy melts for eyes and chocolate chips as pupils. Add additional decorations as desired.

# Additional Suggestions:

01 - Use a water bath and wrap springform pan with foil to prevent cracks and ensure creamy texture.
02 - Bring cream cheese, sour cream, and eggs to room temperature before mixing for smooth batter.
03 - Avoid overbeating to prevent puffing and cracking; mix eggs gently and slowly.
04 - Check doneness by slight jiggle in the center rather than using a knife.
05 - Practice piping decorations on parchment before applying to the chilled cheesecake.

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