Candy Corn Cheesecake Layers (Print View)

Elegant cheesecake boasts yellow, orange, and white layers on a crunchy crust—ideal for festive gatherings.

# Components:

→ Crust

01 - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

04 - 24 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 1 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1 cup sour cream
08 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
10 - Gel food coloring, yellow
11 - Gel food coloring, orange

→ Topping

12 - 1 cup heavy cream, cold
13 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
14 - Candy corn, for decoration

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line its base with parchment paper.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan to create an even base. Bake for 10 minutes then allow to cool slightly.
03 - Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and mix until creamy. Blend in large eggs one at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed. Incorporate sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until the batter is fully combined.
04 - Divide the cheesecake filling evenly among three bowls. Color one bowl with yellow gel food coloring, one with orange, and leave the third bowl plain.
05 - Pour yellow filling over the cooled crust and level the surface. Carefully spoon orange filling over the yellow layer, keeping the layers distinct. Finish with the white filling on top.
06 - Gently tap the pan to release air bubbles. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until the edges are set and the center remains slightly jiggly.
07 - Turn off the oven and crack the door. Let the cheesecake cool inside for one hour. Remove and bring to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
08 - Whip cold heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Pipe or spread the whipped cream over the chilled cheesecake. Garnish with candy corn.
09 - Slice and serve the cheesecake chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses everyday ingredients that are easy to find
  • No water bath needed for a perfect texture
  • Brings fall colors to your dessert table without artificial flavors
  • Can be made ahead for stress free entertaining
02 -
  • High in protein and calcium from the cream cheese and dairy
  • Can be frozen for up to a month with no loss in texture
03 -
  • I learned the hard way to always tap my pan before baking so air bubbles do not cause cracks in the cake
  • For extra defined layers use a clean offset spatula between each color and wipe down before switching
  • Never rush the cooling process—a gradual temperature drop means a flawless creamy finish

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