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Looking for a spooky-cute dessert that takes zero baking and only minutes to decorate? This Spider Web Cheesecake is the ultimate Halloween party hack! With just a few store-bought ingredients, you can turn a basic cheesecake into a creepy (but delicious!) showstopper—perfect for parties, classroom treats, or a fun surprise after dinner.
As someone who’s tested hundreds of party recipes over the years—and made my fair share of Halloween desserts—I can tell you this: sometimes the simplest ideas make the biggest splash. This dessert starts with a pre-sliced cheesecake (we grabbed ours from Walmart!) and turns into the cutest spiderweb with just a little chocolate frosting, an Oreo, and a few candy eyes. You don’t need to be a pro decorator to pull this Halloween dessert off—just a piping bag and a few extra minutes.
Why We Love This Spiderweb Cheesecake
This no-bake dessert is a total lifesaver for busy parents. It looks festive, tastes amazing, and comes together in less than 15 minutes. You can even let the kids help add the spider legs and eyes—just be warned: they’ll want to eat the toppings before you finish decorating. 😉
This is also a great way to dress up a plain store-bought dessert when you’re short on time but still want that “Wow, you made this?!” reaction. (We love a good dessert shortcut around here!)
How to Make Spider Web Cheesecake
Ready to turn a plain cheesecake into a spooky showstopper? This Spider Web Cheesecake is one of the easiest ways to dress up a store-bought dessert for Halloween—and it looks like you spent way more time on it than you actually did.
Start by filling a piping bag fitted with a small writing tip (or use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped) with chocolate frosting. Use the pre-cut lines on your cheesecake as a guide and pipe 12 straight lines from the center outward. This creates the base of your spider web design.
Next, connect the lines by piping two small curved arcs between each section. You’ll instantly see the web come to life—so simple, but so impressive!
Now, time to build your spider. Place an Oreo cookie right in the center of the cheesecake to make the body. Then, break pretzel twists into 8 curved pieces and press 4 on each side of the Oreo to make little spider legs.
Finish it off with two candy eyes on top of the Oreo, using a tiny dot of frosting to hold them in place. So cute. So spooky. So ready to party.
You can chill the cheesecake until you’re ready to serve, or slice it up right away for a festive dessert that’s always a hit at Halloween gatherings!
Party Tip!
Want to make this even easier? You can prep the decorations ahead of time! Assemble your spiders on parchment paper and transfer them onto the cheesecake just before serving. It’s the perfect Halloween shortcut if you’re juggling multiple dishes for a party.
More Spooky Halloween Recipes
- Halloween Spider Web Bean Dip
- Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
- Giant Halloween Spider Cookie
- Halloween Ghost S’mores Dip
- Halloween Spider Crackers
- Halloween Spider Cookies
Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash or just want to make a weeknight dinner feel festive, this Spiderweb Cheesecake is the perfect last-minute dessert that looks like you spent way more time than you actually did. If you try it, tag me on Instagram @BestFriendsForFrosting—I love seeing your Halloween creations! 🕷🎃🍰
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Spiderweb Cheesecake
Equipment
- piping bag with fine writing tip
Ingredients
- 1 store-bought pre-cut cheesecake, (we used a 12-slice cheesecake from Walmart)
- 2 (16 oz) containers chocolate frosting
- 1 Oreo cookie
- 3 pretzel twists
- 2 candy eyes
- 1 tube black decorating gel, (optional for extra detailing)
Instructions
- Fill a piping bag fitted with a small writing tip with chocolate frosting. Using the pre-cut slices as guides, pipe 12 lines from the center of the cheesecake outward to form the base of your spiderweb.
- Pipe two small curved arcs between each line to complete the web design. Place an Oreo in the center of the cheesecake.
- Break pretzel twists into 8 curved pieces and press 4 on each side of the Oreo to form spider legs.
- Add candy eyes on top of the Oreo using a small dab of frosting to secure.
- Chill until ready to serve, or serve immediately for a fun and festive Halloween dessert!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
