Delicious Spider Web Chocolate Cheesecake Dip
A silky, smooth, and festive Halloween dip featuring a creamy cheesecake base topped with a chocolate spider web design. Perfect for parties and easy to make in about 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 3/4 cup (90 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- 6 oz (170 g) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually sift in the powdered sugar while mixing slowly to avoid a sugar cloud. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then beat at medium speed for another minute until fully incorporated.
- Pour in the heavy cream and beat on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the dip is light and fluffy but still thick enough to hold its shape.
- Spread the cheesecake dip evenly in a shallow serving bowl, smoothing the top with a spatula. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between, until smooth.
- Remove the dip from the fridge. Drizzle the melted chocolate in concentric circles over the surface, starting from the center outward. Then, drag a toothpick from the center outward through the chocolate lines to create the classic spider web effect. Clean the toothpick between each drag for neat lines.
- Put the dip back in the fridge for about 15 minutes to let the chocolate set slightly before serving.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture. Soften cream cheese fully to avoid lumps. Melt chocolate slowly to prevent burning. Drizzle chocolate in concentric circles and drag a toothpick from center outward to create the spider web. Chill dip before and after adding chocolate for best results. Can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt or use dairy-free ingredients for vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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