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Spider Web Cheesecake Tart for Halloween

Want to add a dramatic, delicious centerpiece to your Halloween dessert table? This Spider Web Cheesecake Tart is equal parts elegant and eerie. With its smooth cream cheese filling, chocolatey almond-graham crust, and haunting spiderweb design on top, it’s the perfect blend of spooky and sophisticated. Don’t be fooled by its bakery-level appearance — this tart is surprisingly easy to make. It’s baked in a tart pan (or pie dish), made with simple ingredients, and finished with a melted chocolate swirl that takes just minutes to create. Whether you're hosting a Halloween soirée, planning a dessert buffet, or just craving a treat with a touch of fright, this tart will steal the spotlight. Let’s get baking and spin up a dessert everyone will remember long after Halloween night.
Prep Time 25 minutes
bake & Chill Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 10 slices

Ingredients
  

🥚 Produits frais
  • 1 large egg
🍯 Condiments
  • 1 tsp vanilla paste or pure vanilla extract
🍫 Aides culinaires et épices
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips or chunks for web
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
🌰 Fruits secs et graines
  • ½ cup roughly ground almonds 45g
🍪 Biscuits apéritifs
  • 8 full sheet graham crackers crushed into crumbs
🧀 Produits laitiers
  • 454 g 16 oz brick-style cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup non-fat yogurt 113g
  • 70 g 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Equipment

  • To craft this creepy-chic tart, have the following tools ready:
  • 9-inch tart pan (with removable bottom preferred) or pie dish
  • Food processor or rolling pin (for crust)
  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Electric mixer or hand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag or ziplock bag (for spiderweb design)
  • Oven

Method
 

Step 1: Make the Chocolate-Almond Crust
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a food processor, pulse graham crackers until fine crumbs form.
  3. Add ground almonds, cocoa powder, salt, and melted butter.
  4. Mix until mixture resembles wet sand.
  5. Press firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch tart pan.
  6. Tip: Use the bottom of a measuring cup to get an even, compact crust.
  7. Bake crust for 8–10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add granulated sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in yogurt, egg, and vanilla paste. Mix just until combined.
  4. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top.
Step 3: Bake the Tart
  1. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
  2. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours (or overnight) until firm.
Step 4: Create the Spider Web Topping
  1. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. Transfer melted chocolate into a piping bag or ziplock bag with a tiny corner snipped.
  3. Pipe a spiral design on top of the tart (starting from the center and working outward).
  4. Drag a toothpick from the center outward to create the “web” effect — repeat around the tart for full webbing.
  5. Optional: Place a small plastic spider or edible spider candy at the center for a frightful touch!

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator:
Store in an airtight container or covered tart pan for up to 4 days.
Freezer:
Freeze slices individually wrapped in plastic and foil for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
Reheating:
Not necessary — this tart is served chilled or at room temperature.
🥄 Variations
Bloody Web Cheesecake: Pipe red-colored raspberry coulis or strawberry jam for a blood-dripping web look.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart: Replace yogurt with pumpkin purée and add ½ tsp pumpkin spice.
Nut-Free Crust: Omit almonds and use only graham crumbs + butter.
Mini Tartlets: Use a muffin pan with liners to make mini ghostly tarts (reduce bake time to 18–20 minutes).
Gluten-Free Option: Use GF graham crackers and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use store-bought crust?
Yes — a chocolate cookie crust works great if you’re short on time.
What’s the best cream cheese for this?
Use full-fat brick-style cream cheese — avoid spreadable tubs.
Can I use Greek yogurt instead of regular?
Yes, Greek yogurt adds a rich texture — just make sure it’s plain.
How do I keep the web design neat?
Pipe slowly and consistently. Use a sharp toothpick to create even lines from center outward.
Can I make this ahead?
Definitely. This tart holds its shape and flavor beautifully when chilled overnight.
Is this tart overly sweet?
No — the tart has a balanced, creamy filling and deep cocoa crust with just the right sweetness.
How do I transport this?
Keep the tart in its pan with a lid or cover tightly with foil. Chill before traveling.
Can I color the filling for Halloween?
Yes! Add a drop or two of gel food coloring (orange, purple, or green) to the filling before baking.
What if I don’t have a piping bag?
Use a small ziplock bag with a tiny snip in one corner — works just as well.
Can I skip the almonds in the crust?
Sure — replace with more graham cracker crumbs or crushed cookies.
🏁 Conclusion
This Spider Web Cheesecake Tart is a Halloween dessert dream — gorgeously ghoulish, rich and creamy, with a web design that makes it a showstopping centerpiece. The chocolate-almond crust adds depth, while the silky cream cheese filling offers cool, sweet contrast. And let’s not forget that stunning spiderweb swirl — guaranteed to impress kids and adults alike!
Whether you're hosting a haunted dinner, spooky soirée, or just indulging in some fright-night baking, this tart is your ticket to boo-tiful bites. So sharpen your fangs, grab your whisk, and get ready to spin some spooky dessert magic!