Description
This Graveyard Chocolate Cheesecake Dip is a spooky and fun dessert perfect for Halloween gatherings. Made with creamy chocolate cheesecake dip, crushed Oreos simulate the soil, and decorated with Milano cookies as tombstones, candy corn, pumpkin candies, and sprinkles for a festive graveyard scene. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for serving with cookies or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Dip
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons whole milk or 2%
- 2 cups powdered sugar
For Decoration
- 10 crushed Oreos
- 6 Milano cookies
- Black icing or melted chocolate (for writing on Milano cookies)
- Candy corn
- Pumpkin candies
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Oreo Soil: Place 10 Oreos in a zip-top bag and crush them using a rolling pin until they resemble coarse soil. Set aside.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter. Using a hand mixer, whip them together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Cocoa and Vanilla: To the cream cheese mixture, add the unsweetened cocoa powder and vanilla extract. Continue to whip until the ingredients are well combined.
- Incorporate Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar to the mixture while continuing to whip. Ensure the sugar is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: Add the milk one tablespoon at a time as needed, whipping until the dip reaches a smooth, dip-like consistency.
- Assemble Base: Transfer the dip to a 1-quart dish, spreading it evenly to form the base of your graveyard.
- Add Oreo Soil: Sprinkle the crushed Oreos over the dip to form the “soil” of the graveyard.
- Prepare Tombstones: On each Milano cookie, write phrases such as “RIP”, “BOO”, and “C U LATER” using black icing or melted chocolate. Insert these “tombstones” into the dip at regular intervals.
- Decorate Graveyard: Scatter candy corn, pumpkin candies, and sprinkles over the dip to add a festive and spooky touch.
- Serve: Serve the dip with additional cookies or crackers for dipping and enjoy your spooky Halloween treat!
Notes
- For best results, use softened cream cheese and butter to ensure a smooth dip.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste by controlling the amount of powdered sugar.
- You can substitute whole milk with 2% or any milk alternative to adjust richness.
- Write tombstone messages ahead of time to allow icing to set slightly before inserting.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Try using gluten-free cookies for a gluten-free version, ensuring all ingredients meet dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe (about 100 g)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
