Description
A magical Ravenclaw Butterbeer Galaxy Swirl Cheesecake that captures the essence of Harry Potter, featuring creamy butterscotch and cream soda flavors with a visually stunning blue and silver galaxy swirl. Perfect for themed parties or movie nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar
- 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
- For the Filling:
- 32 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 0.25 cups Cream Soda
- 2 tbsp Butterscotch Syrup
- 3 large Eggs
- For the Galaxy Swirl:
- 1 cup White Chocolate Chips
- Gel Food Coloring (Blue, Purple, Black)
- Edible Glitter or Luster Dust (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a greased springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract, cream soda, and butterscotch syrup. Mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Pour filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Place springform pan in a larger dish. Fill outer dish with hot water halfway up the sides. Bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle. Turn off oven, leave door ajar for an hour to cool gently.
- Chill the Cheesecake: Remove from water bath and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Create the Galaxy Swirl: Melt white chocolate chips. Divide into three bowls and tint with gel food coloring (blue, purple, black). Drizzle colored chocolate over the chilled cheesecake. Use a toothpick to swirl colors, creating a galaxy effect.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle edible glitter or luster dust over the top. Release the springform pan and slice with a warm knife for clean edges. Optionally, decorate with whipped cream or edible stars. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Using a water bath helps prevent cracks on the cheesecake surface.
- Chill overnight for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding eggs.
- A warm knife ensures clean slices for the galaxy swirl effect.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg