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Lighter Black Velvet Spiderweb Cheesecake Bars – Easy & Healthy

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These Lighter Black Velvet Spiderweb Cheesecake Bars are a creamy, mousse-like Halloween treat that tastes indulgent but feels surprisingly light, thanks to a secret swap of cottage cheese for cream cheese. The spiderweb design is made with a toothpick in seconds, no piping bags needed.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs (about 12–14 cookies)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups cottage cheese (full-fat or low-fat)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted (for spiderweb)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for thinning white chocolate, if needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
  2. In a small bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a blender or food processor, blend cottage cheese until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla, cocoa powder, sour cream, and flour. Blend until smooth and well combined, scraping down sides as needed.
  4. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust. Spread evenly.
  5. Place the pan in a larger baking dish and pour hot water into the larger dish until it reaches halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan (water bath). Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggly.
  6. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then remove from water bath and cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until fully set.
  8. For the spiderweb: Melt white chocolate chips with milk in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Transfer to a small piping bag or zip-top bag with a tiny corner snipped off.
  9. Pipe concentric circles of white chocolate on top of the chilled cheesecake. Using a toothpick, drag from the center outward through the circles to create a spiderweb pattern. Repeat all around.
  10. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the spiderweb. Lift out using parchment overhang, slice into bars, and serve.

Notes

For best texture, use full-fat cottage cheese and blend until completely smooth. The water bath helps prevent cracking. Chilling overnight yields the cleanest slices. The spiderweb design is easiest when the cheesecake is fully chilled.

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