It’s hard to avoid it. In recent years, the popularity of Halloween has increased a lot as the kids take to the streets in their spooky outfits for their annual haunt. And yet, many of us remain opposed or indifferent at best towards this imported American holiday. You could say someone – or something – was casting a spell on our children. But that would be crazy, wouldn’t it? There’s no such thing as real witches.

Halloween is Casting a Spell on our Streets

Perhaps most of all, it is millennials who are fuelling this increased interest in Halloween as they begin to have children of their own and find themselves with more disposable income than before.

Last year, The Sydney Morning Herald reported on how Halloween is bringing communities in Australia together. Street parties encourage children to bond and families to socialise in a way that they don’t get chance to at other times of the year. In The Herald’s community focus, Halloween is already outranking Australia Day celebrations, so the growth of the holiday in recent years is clearly impressive.


Additionally, if you’re looking for a way to capitalise on this increased interest in Halloween, be open to hosting parties at your venue. After all, we haven’t sheepishly copied the American ‘trick or treating’ obsession of knocking on doors and asking for sweets. Our own celebrations tend to be more events focused. So put yourself ahead of the game and market your venue as Halloween ready.

What do you need to ensure you’re ready for Halloween?

Directions

Combine biscuit, butter and salt to make the crust. Press mixture into the base and up the side of a 6-7cm deep dish. Refrigerate.

Heat the chocolate and cream to make the ganache, stirring through. When smooth, spread the ganache over biscuit base and sides, reserving 1 – 2 spoonfuls for decorating.

Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese on medium speed for 3 minutes or until fluffy. Reduce speed and gradually beat in the sugar and salt until combined. Increase speed and beat for 3 minutes or until fluffy, adding the lemon and beating until combined.

Whisk the cream until stiff-peaks start to form. Whisk half of the cream into the cream cheese mixture and fold in the remaining whipped cream. Spoon the filling into the prepared crust.

Microwave the remaining ganache until smooth but still thick. Pipe a spider’s web design on top of the mixture. Freeze for four hours or overnight if possible. Decorate with a plastic spider upon serving.


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