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Halloween Candy Corn Mini Cheesecakes

Easy Halloween Candy Corn Mini Cheesecakes

These Halloween Candy Corn Mini Cheesecakes are rich, creamy, and colorful. Layered in candy corn colors with a buttery graham crust and topped with frosting and fondant ghosts, they’re the ultimate festive treat for fall parties!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • Orange and yellow food coloring

For the Frosting:

  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Orange food coloring

For Decoration:

  • White sprinkles
  • White sugar paste or fondant
  • Black food coloring or edible marker

Instructions

For the Crust:

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.

  2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.

  3. Divide the crumb mixture evenly among the 12 cupcake liners, pressing down firmly to create an even crust layer. Bake for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined.

  2. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth and creamy.

  3. Divide the cheesecake batter evenly into three bowls. Tint one bowl with yellow food coloring, one with orange food coloring, and leave the remaining bowl plain.

  4. Spoon a layer of yellow cheesecake batter into each cupcake liner, followed by a layer of orange, and finally a layer of plain batter.

  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the centers are set. Allow the cheesecakes to cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.

For the Orange Frosting:

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth and well combined.

  2. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. Tint with orange food coloring.

  3. Once the mini cheesecakes are fully chilled, remove them from the liners and frost the tops with the orange frosting.

  4. Sprinkle the white sprinkles over the frosted cheesecakes.

For the Sugar Paste Ghosts:

  1. Roll out the white sugar paste or fondant and cut into small ghost shapes using a cookie cutter or freehand with a knife. Use black food coloring or an edible marker to add eyes and mouths to the ghosts.

  2. Place a sugar paste ghost on top of each frosted cheesecake.

  3. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3days.

Recipe Notes

  • Let cream cheese soften before mixing.
  • Gel food coloring works best for bright layers.
  • Chill overnight for best results.
  • Store covered in fridge up to 3 days.
  • Great for Halloween parties or dessert boards.