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Hogwarts Houses Butterbeer Swirl Cheesecake

Hogwarts Houses Butterbeer Swirl Cheesecake: Magical Delight

This Hogwarts Houses Butterbeer Swirl Cheesecake combines sweet cream soda and colorful butterscotch for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs Provides a sweet and crunchy base for the cheesecake
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar Enhances the sweetness of the crust
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter Binds the crumbs together for a firm crust
Cheesecake Filling
  • 32 oz cream cheese The creamy backbone that makes this cheesecake rich and luscious
  • 1 cups granulated sugar Balances the cream cheese's tangy flavor for sweetness
  • 1 cups sour cream Adds a delightful creaminess and slight tang to the filling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses warmth and depth of flavor in the cheesecake
  • 4 large eggs Provides structure and helps the cheesecake set perfectly
  • 0.25 cups cream soda Adds a whimsical flavor and a hint of bubbly sweetness to the filling
Butterscotch Swirls
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream Creates a rich, velvety sauce for the colorful swirls
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar Gives the butterscotch a deep, caramelized flavor
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter Adds richness and helps thicken the butterscotch mixture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Makes the butterscotch irresistible
  • 4 drops gel food coloring Use red, yellow, blue, and green to create magical swirls

Equipment

  • springform pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • small saucepan
  • toothpick

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a springform pan with parchment paper or butter.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted unsalted butter for the crust.
  3. Press the crust mixture into the pan, bake for 8-10 minutes, and let cool.
  4. Beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla, mix well.
  5. Add eggs one at a time and pour in cream soda.
  6. For butterscotch swirls, heat heavy cream, brown sugar, and butter until boiling; stir in vanilla and divide into bowls.
  7. Color each bowl with gel food coloring. Assemble by pouring cheesecake batter and drizzling butterscotch swirls.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes. Let cool in the oven with the door cracked open.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  10. Drizzle additional butterscotch swirls before serving.
  11. Slice using a hot knife for clean cuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter. Avoid overbaking and allow thorough chilling for the best texture.

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