Block parties, pumpkin carving, Halloween parades at school. So much fun. Today we're carving our pumpkins and I'll be roasting the seeds - a favorite of Officer Jake's and our son. My daughter and I worked on a sweeter treat for a Halloween party - pumpkin cheesecake. Oh so yummy and oh so decadent, but very festive, wouldn't you say?
I made a simple pumpkin cheesecake with a white topping, but then got all Halloween-y by decorating it to look like a spiderweb with spiders and all. Was quite simple. Just take a tube of black cake decorating gel and make a spiral pattern around the cake, starting at the center and working your way out. Then take a toothpick and draw it through the gel in lines to create the webby look. Here are photos of it still in the springform pan and a closeup. I meant to take a photo of it once I'd plated it for serving, but was running too late and Jake was giving me the stink-eye for holding things up. Plating was simple, though. Put it on a simple glass platter and surround the base of the cheesecake with more plastic spiders.
I witnessed one man at the party eat THREE pieces. That's the best compliment of all - when someone is willing to clog an artery because your food tastes so good. Hope you all have a happy and safe Halloween!
So cute! I hate spiders but I love this idea! :)
Posted by: Damsel Underdressed | October 30, 2009 at 04:19 PM
thanks! Me too. I'm a total arachnophobe... and have no idea if I spelled that right : )
Posted by: Renee | October 30, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Pumpkin cheesecake ,yummy!what a great idea,looks great,thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Monica | October 31, 2009 at 09:34 AM