Description
A delightful Japanese Black Sesame Halloween Cheesecake that combines rich flavors with a spooky twist, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup softened cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup black sesame paste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds (for decoration)
- Optional food coloring for a spooky look
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the crushed graham crackers with the melted butter and 2 tablespoons of sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Firmly press this mixture into the base of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then take it out and allow it to cool completely.
- In a separate large bowl, whip the cream cheese until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually mix in the sour cream and ½ cup of sugar until fully incorporated.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is mixed in thoroughly before adding the next.
- Fold in the black sesame paste, vanilla extract, and flour until the batter is silky.
- If desired, mix in a few drops of food coloring for a Halloween flair.
- Carefully pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for the edges to firm up while the center remains slightly wobbly.
- Once done, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit inside for an hour to cool down gradually.
- After the hour, take the cheesecake out and let it reach room temperature.
- Once cooled, place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best texture.
- Before serving, top with black sesame seeds for an elegant finish.
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, consider incorporating a tablespoon of matcha powder into the batter.
- Use festive cookie cutters to create fun shapes from the cheesecake once it has set, and arrange them on top as a whimsical decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Japanese Black Sesame Halloween Cheesecake, Halloween dessert, cheesecake recipe