Halloween Graveyard Chocolate Cheesecake Dip will transport you to a world of spooky, luscious indulgence. It's a wickedly simple Halloween treat, perfect for little ghouls and grown-up ghosts alike.
4tablespoonsunsalted butter,softened at room temperature
2tablespoonslight brown sugar
¼teaspoonkosher salt
2cupsconfectioners powdered sugar
10Oreo cookies,crushed
4Milano cookies
1small tube of black decorating icing
assorted Halloween candy and googly eyes
Instructions
Add cream cheese and butter to a medium-size bowl. Using your electric mixer, beat until smooth. Add cocoa powder and beat until it is incorporated.
Add the brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and milk. Beat until the mixture is smooth.
Sift in powdered sugar, a half cup at a time, beating after each addition. Once all powdered sugar has been incorporated, turn your mixer to high and beat until the mixture is light and creamy.
Transfer the cheesecake mixture to a small shallow serving dish and smooth the top.
Place whole Oreo cookies in a heavy-duty plastic storage bag and using the heel of your hand or a rolling pin gently crush the cookies until they are in small pieces. Spread the crushed Oreos over the top of the dip evenly to form the dirt
Use a small tube of black decorating icing to write the words "RIP" on the Milano cookies and insert them into the dip to form "tombstones." Scatter candy corn and or candy pumpkins around, and add googly eyes.
Serve with graham crackers, gingersnaps, vanilla wafers or apple slices for dipping.
Notes
Ensure that the cream cheese and butter are fully softened at room temperature. This will make it easier to blend and result in a smoother dip. You can microwave it in 10-15 second bursts if it's too firm.Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until it's smooth and lump-free. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even mixing.You can use any Halloween-themed candy to decorate your graveyard, and this is a fun activity for the kids.Add the graveyard decorations and toppings just before serving to ensure they look their best and maintain their texture.A shallow bowl or dish works best with this dip. I used a small gratin baking dish.