Halloween Spiderweb Cheesecake

Directions

In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over water; let stand for 1 minute.

Heat gelatin, stir until dissolved.

Remove from the heat, cool slightly.

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth with an electrical mixer under high speed, about 5 minutes.

Gradually beat in cream, vanilla and gelatin mixture until smooth. Pour into crust.

In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; whisk until smooth.

Transfer to a heavy-duty resealable bag, cut a small hole in a corner of bag.

Pipe a circle of chocolate in center of cheesecake.

Pipe evenly spaced thin concentric circles about ½ in. apart over filling.

Beginning with the center circle, gently pull a toothpick through circles toward outer edge.

Wipe toothpicks clean.

Repeat to complete web pattern.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.