Description
Magical Harry Potter-inspired Butterbeer Cheesecake whisks dessert lovers into a world of nostalgic wizardry. Creamy caramel notes and butterscotch swirls promise enchantment you’ll savor with each spellbinding bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) butterscotch pudding mix
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) butterbeer syrup
Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Butterscotch drizzle
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and blend with melted butter until thoroughly combined, creating a cohesive base mixture.
- Firmly press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a springform pan, ensuring an even and compact crust layer.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Gradually incorporate brown sugar, butterscotch pudding mix, and butterbeer syrup into the cream cheese, blending until the mixture reaches a uniform, silky consistency.
- Gently fold heavy cream into the cheesecake mixture, maintaining a light and airy texture while ensuring complete integration.
- Carefully pour the prepared cheesecake filling over the graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly to create a level surface.
- Refrigerate the unbaked cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing it to set and develop a firm, creamy texture.
- Prior to serving, generously crown the chilled cheesecake with billowy whipped cream.
- Drizzle a decadent stream of butterscotch syrup across the whipped cream topping, creating an appetizing and indulgent finish.
Notes
- Make sure the graham crackers are finely crushed for a smooth, even crust that holds together perfectly.
- Mix the cream cheese ingredients at room temperature to prevent lumps and create a silky-smooth filling.
- For a non-alcoholic version, use butterscotch extract or butterscotch sauce instead of butterbeer syrup.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight for the most intense flavor and firmest texture that slices beautifully.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg