Description
Indulge in a magical slice of Harry Potter Creamy Butterbeer Cheesecake, a delightful dessert inspired by the wizarding world. This recipe combines rich, creamy textures with the comforting flavors of butterscotch and vanilla, reminiscent of the beloved Butterbeer drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup butterscotch sauce
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Butterscotch chips, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove and cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Mix in butterscotch sauce until the filling is smooth and creamy.
- Pour filling over the crust.
- Bake for about 1 hour, until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door cracked for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream and butterscotch chips before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use high-quality cream cheese and butterscotch sauce.
- Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother filling.
- Avoid overmixing the filling.
- Use a warm knife to slice the cheesecake cleanly.
- Can be made a day or two in advance.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg