It's time to embark on a culinary journey into the macabre! Let's delve deep into the art of creating a spine-chilling masterpiece: the Scary Graveyard Chocolate Cheesecake. We'll unearth the dark and delicious secrets behind crafting a dessert that tantalizes your taste buds. With intricate details, rich flavors, and a touch of eerie elegance, this dessert is perfect for Halloween gatherings, horror-themed parties, or any occasion where you want to add a dose of delicious fright to your menu. Let's venture into the world of culinary darkness as we uncover the steps to conjure this sinfully scrumptious spectacle.

Graveyard Chocolate Cheesecake

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Servings 12 mini cupcakes

Equipment

• 1 skull hand fondant mold
• 1 fondant dusting brush
• 1 cupcake pan
• black cupcake liners
• disposable piping bags
• mixing bowls

Ingredients

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Skull hand ingredients

• 1 4 oz white fondant
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup vegetable shortening

Crust ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted sweet cream butter, melted

Chocolate Cheesecake ingredients

• 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate
• 12 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Topping ingredients

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 cup ground chocolate graham crackers
• Bloody skulls and bones sprinkles

Instructions

Skull Hand Directions

• Using your hands, rub a teaspoon size amount of vegetable shortening onto your hands, this helps keep the fondant from sticking to your fingers.
• Work 1 tablespoon of fondant until soft and pliable and use your fondant silicone mold,
• Allow the fondant to harden overnight.

Crust directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line the cupcake pan with white cupcake liners.
• Using a large bowl, whisk together the chocolate graham cracker crumbs and sugar
• Gently mix in the melted butter until a sandlike mixture forms
• Spoon 1 tablespoon into each cupcake liner
• Using a flat bottomed cup, gently press down to make a evenly crust layer
• Bake the crust in the oven for 5 minutes
• Remove and allow to cool completely

Chocolate Cheesecake directions

• Reduce the oven temp to 250 degrees
• Using a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until combined and smooth
• Beat in the egg until combined
• Beat in the pure vanilla extract until combined
• Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the cheesecake batter into the cupcake liners. Gently tap the pan onto the counter to release any ‘bubbles’ in the batter
• Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until the center doesn’t jiggle
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature before removing and placing on a smaller cookie sheet and place in the fridge overnight

Topping Directions

• Using a small pot, bring the 1?2 c heavy whipping cream to a simmer
• Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a medium bowl and allow to sit for 1 minute before whisking until smooth
• Spoon half into the piping bag and set aside
• Remove the cheesecakes from the fridge and spread about 1-2 tablespoons of ganache on top of the cheesecakes
  
• Dip into the crushed chocolate graham cracker
  
• Pipe a thick dollop of ganache in the center of the cheesecake and coat completely in the crushed graham cracker
• Decorate with the fondant skull hand and sprinkles
  

Keyword cheesecake, halloween

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This dessert is more than just a treat for the taste buds. It's a testament to the artistry and creativity that can be achieved in the kitchen. With each bite, you're transported to a spooky graveyard scene, complete with decadent cheesecake that's sinfully smooth.

The process of creating this masterpiece is a wonderful opportunity to bond with friends and family. Gather your loved ones for a spooky baking session, and let the creative juices flow as you design your skeletons. It's a chance to share laughter, stories, and perhaps even a few spooky tales around the kitchen table. The Scary Graveyard Chocolate Cheesecake is more than just dessert; it's an experience, a conversation starter, and a memory-maker.

So, whether you're preparing for a Halloween bash, a horror movie night, or simply looking to surprise your loved ones with a unique and delectable dessert, remember that the Scary Graveyard Chocolate Cheesecake is your secret weapon. It's the perfect blend of fear and flavor, a culinary masterpiece that will linger in the minds of your guests long after the last bite.